How do I apply for a Florida Guardianship Bond?

We make applying for a Florida Guardians Bond easy by offering a fast Online Application, or you can Download Application and return by fax or secure message.  Information required is the same ordinarily found on a personal credit application, and probate case information.  You’ll need wards full name, county probate case being filed, health status, income source & estate assets, estate heirs, and other information.

How fast can I get a Florida Guardians Bond?

Once you apply for an Florida Guardian Surety Bond, we typically confirm receipt of your application within a few hours. Additional questions often arise, prompt reply to follow up questions helps expedite process. Once all questions have been answered, approval and issuance is typically same day or within 24 hours. INSTANT Electronic delivery is available in all jurisdictions accepting them! If your jurisdiction doesn’t accept instant bonds, our Florida Guardian Bonds are sent with USPS Delivery Confirmation / USPS Tracking at no additional charge. Overnight and same day courier is available at additional cost.

What are the qualifications to obtain a Florida Guardianship Bond?

Most states Guardianship Bonds, or Probate Court Surety Bonds, are evaluated based on three main criteria:

1. Personal credit history of applicant;
2. Attorney retained to answer questions for applicant;
3. Applicant experience handling probate or financial matters.

What is a Florida Guardianship Bond?

Probate Courts often order Florida Guardianship Bonds for cases when party is unable to manage their own affairs, either person or their estate, due to age or illness.  Two types of Florida Guardian Bonds include incompetent/adult guardians bonds and minor/child guardianship bonds.

A Florida Guardianship Bond is similar to a Conservators Bond.  While a Conservators Bond is designed to help with a persons financial affairs, a Florida Guardian Bond is designed to help with health and personal matters.

How much does a Florida Guardianship Bond cost?

We refer to many agents offering Florida Guardians Surety Bonds.  Each carrier determines its own rates, which are typically based on a tiered percentage basis.  Price for a Florida guardian probate bond typically vary, it’s best to ask the agent we referred you to for specific pricing. For Florida adult guardianship bonds, most require annual renewal payment.  For Florida minor child guardianship bonds, most carriers require full payment through time child is 18 years old.

Best prices… we beat any scheduled rate!

Sample rates in many states:

How is a Florida Surety Bond different than an insurance policy?

A Florida Surety Bond acts more like a co-signor than a regular insurance policy.  If Court deems fiduciary duty was violated and payment due, the insurance company issuing probate bond will pay the court.  However, unlike an insurance claim where insurance company indemnifies applicant, they will seek reimbursement for anything paid.

Who do I contact about questions with my bond?

In areas we’re not licensed, please contact the licensed agent(s) we referred your application to.  We are not your agent of record.  If you have feedback about any agent we sent your application to, please share with us.  We’ll gladly assist in any capacity we’re able to help resolve issues. We only send applications to trusted licensed agents with a great track record.

Where do you offer Florida Guardianship Bonds?

We refer Guardian bonds in all Florida Counties.

Do you offer Florida Professional Guardian bonds?

YES!  Florida Professional Guardian Bond

Do you offer large penalty probate court Florida Guardians bonds?

YES!  We refer to agencies able to accommodate probate bonds of high value.

What counties in Florida do you refer Guardian Bonds?

Alachua County Florida Guardianship Bond
Baker County Florida Guardianship Bond
Bay County Florida Guardianship Bond
Bradford County Florida Guardianship Bond
Brevard County Florida Guardianship Bond
Broward County Florida Guardianship Bond
Calhoun County Florida Guardianship Bond
Charlotte County Florida Guardianship Bond
Citrus County Florida Guardianship Bond
Clay County Florida Guardianship Bond
Collier County Florida Guardianship Bond
Columbia County Florida Guardianship Bond
DeSoto County Florida Guardianship Bond
Dixie County Florida Guardianship Bond
Duval County Florida Guardianship Bond
Escambia County Florida Guardianship Bond
Flagler County Florida Guardianship Bond
Franklin County Florida Guardianship Bond
Gadsden County Florida Guardianship Bond
Gilchrist County Florida Guardianship Bond
Glades County Florida Guardianship Bond
Gulf County Florida Guardianship Bond
Hamilton County Florida Guardianship Bond
Hardee County Florida Guardianship Bond
Hendry County Florida Guardianship Bond
Hernando County Florida Guardianship Bond
Highlands County Florida Guardianship Bond
Hillsborough County Florida Guardianship Bond
Holmes County Florida Guardianship Bond
Indian River County Florida Guardianship Bond
Jackson County Florida Guardianship Bond
Jefferson County Florida Guardianship Bond
Lafayette County Florida Guardianship Bond
Lake County Florida Guardianship Bond
Lee County Florida Guardianship Bond
Leon County Florida Guardianship Bond
Levy County Florida Guardianship Bond
Liberty County Florida Guardianship Bond
Madison County Florida Guardianship Bond
Manatee County Florida Guardianship Bond
Marion County Florida Guardianship Bond
Martin County Florida Guardianship Bond
Miami-Dade County Florida Guardianship Bond
Monroe County Florida Guardianship Bond
Nassau County Florida Guardianship Bond
Okaloosa County Florida Guardianship Bond
Okeechobee County Florida Guardianship Bond
Orange County Florida Guardianship Bond
Osceola County Florida Guardianship Bond
Palm Beach County Florida Guardianship Bond
Pasco County Florida Guardianship Bond
Pinellas County Florida Guardianship Bond
Polk County Florida Guardianship Bond
Putnam County Florida Guardianship Bond
St. Johns County Florida Guardianship Bond
St. Lucie County Florida Guardianship Bond

What else I need to know about Instant Issue Guardians Bonds in Florida?

We refer to independent agents who can often INSTANTLY send your bond by email or secure message.  Once you receive the bond, it needs to be printed on a laser printer.  Once you print guardianship bond, most courts require principal’s ORIGINAL INKED signature.  Once you sign the guardianship bond, you can file it with court.

Some courts will not accept a bond without raised seal.  If this occurs, just let them know, they can issue a duplicate original Guardianship Bond with raised seal.

Why do I need an attorney for Florida Guardianship Bonds?

Probate and guardianship can be complicated. Guardians often turn to court personnel, social workers, insurance agents, or other non-lawyers for advice. However, only an probate or guardianship attorney can properly answer legal questions for your case. Sometimes laypeople assume expenses are owed by the ward, but for some reason they are not. Or a guardian might make decisions requiring Court approval.  A private attorney is the only party qualified to offer legal guardian advice.