Administration Bond

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Definition of 'Administration Bond'

A bond that is posted on behalf of an administrator of an estate to assure that he or she conducts their duties according to the provisions of the will and/or the legal requirements of the jurisdiction. The bond covers any financial losses to the estate due to dishonest or improper acts by the administrator.
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Investopedia explains 'Administration Bond'

An administrator is appointed to handle the estates of individuals who died without a will, had a will but not an executor, or in cases when the executor has died, been removed from the case or has declined to serve. 

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