About Estate Administration Bond
A bond securing the executor/administrator's performance of their fiduciary duties in estate administration.
When you'd use it: Required when an executor or administrator is appointed by the Vermont Probate Division to ensure compliance with estate administration obligations.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Estate Administration Bond is published as a PDF by the Vermont courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: vtcourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Estate Administration Bond in Vermont
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Estate Administration Bond (700-00020) when required when an executor or administrator is appointed by the Vermont Probate Division to ensure compliance with estate administration obligations. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Vermont probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Estate Administration Bond carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Estate Administration Bond to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Vermont county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).