Section 8481 Of Article 5. Bond From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 5.
8481
. (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.