PROBATE COURT OF ________________ COUNTY, OHIO
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF _________________________________
CASE NO. ___________
GUARDIAN'S BOND
[R.C. 2109.04(A)(1)]
Amount of this bond $ ____________________________
The undersigned principal, and sureties if any, are obligated to the State of Ohio in the above amount, for payment
of which we bind ourselves and our successors, heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally.
The principal has accepted in writing the duties of fiduciary in ward's estate, including those imposed by law and
such additional duties as may be required by the Court.
This obligation is void if the principal performs such duties as required.
This obligation remains in force if the principal fails to perform such duties, or performs them tardily, negligently, or
improperly, or if the principal misuses or misappropriates estate assets or improperly converts them to the principal’s
own use or the use of another.
[Check if personal sureties are involved.]
The sureties certify that each of them owns real estate in this county,
with a reasonable net value as stated below.
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Date
Principal
_________________________________
_________________________________
Surety
Surety
by _______________________________
by _______________________________
Attorney in Fact
Attorney in Fact
_________________________________
_________________________________
Typed or Printed Name
Typed or Printed Name
_________________________________
_________________________________
Address
Address
_________________________________
_________________________________
Net value of real estate owned in this county
Net value of real estate owned in this county
$________________________________
$_________________________________
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FORM 15.3 - GUARDIAN’S BOND
Amended: March 15, 2016
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