Why Would a Probate Bond Increase After Inventory Goes Up? | NC

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Q: Why would a probate bond need to be increased after the estate inventory value goes up? A: Because the bond is meant to match the amount of estate property and money the personal representative will actually control. If the updated inventory shows newly found assets, higher values, or sale proceeds coming into the estate, the court may decide the original bond is no longer enough protection.…