Welcome to Tonry's Lawyers Probate Bond Site
Below you will find exclusive links and information to help you request a probate bond for your client.
Our Goal:
Make this process simple and easy and bring value to our relationship with the lawyers we work with.
Procedures
Probate Bond Procedure - Online
- Fill out application Probate Bond Application - Online Fillable
- Once you complete the application hit submit
- A copy of your application will be delivered to our bond department and a copy will be emailed to you for your records.
- We will confirm receipt and, after a brief review and credit check, we will approve or let you know if any additional information is needed.
Probate Bond Procedure - Paper Copy
- Fill out application Printable Application - Required Sections Highlighted
- Once completed, please email to bonds@tonry.com
- We will confirm receipt and, after a brief review and credit check, we will approve or let you know if any additional information is needed.
Probate Bond Application
Probate Bond Application - Online Fillable
Printable Application - Required Sections Highlighted
MA Probate Bond Rates
First $2,000 @ $10.00 per thousand
Next $48,000 @ $5.00 per thousand
Next $150,000 @ $4.00 per thousand
Next $300,000 @ $3.00 per thousand
Next $500,000 @ $2.00 per thousand
Next $1,000,000 @ $1.00 per thousand
*** Rates are subject to change without notice ***
Probate Bond Underwriting Guidelines
Bond Amount - Varies
Underwriting Classes
- Class 2 - A signed application, including business and personal indemnity, is needed
- Class 3 - A signed application, including business and personal indemnity, a clean credit report, and business and personal financial statements are needed
Bond Form - Court Officer Bond for Administrators, Executors, and Personal Representatives
Bond Description - Probate - Administrators, Executor, Executor to Sell Real Estate, Personal Representative
Term - 1 year, with annual renewals
Agent Authority - Tonry has authority up to $200,000, for qualified individuals, provided there is an actively involved attorney assisting the principal and no-one is disputing the appointment. A completed and signed application, including the Probate section on page two is required. Larger bonds are available but require a personal financial statement, credit report and must submitted for approval.
Renewal Action - $50,000 and less are written for a term premium and no renewals will be sent. Bonds over $50,000 will renew annually
