§ 8481

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
(a)A bond is not required in either of the following cases:
(1)The will waives the requirement of a bond.
(2)All beneficiaries waive in writing the requirement of a bond and the written waivers are attached to the petition for appointment of a personal representative. This paragraph does not apply if the will requires a bond.
(b)Notwithstanding the waiver of a bond by a will or by all the beneficiaries, on petition of any interested person or on its own motion, the court may for good cause require that a bond be given, either before or after issuance of letters.

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