Section 7762 - Trustee's bond - UTC 702

20 PA Cons Stat § 7762 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) When required.--A trustee shall give bond to secure performance of the trustee's duties only if the court finds that a bond is needed to protect the interests of the beneficiaries or is required by the provisions of the trust instrument and the court has not dispensed with the requirement.

(b) Judicial authority.--The court may specify the amount of a bond, its liabilities and whether sureties are necessary. The court may modify or terminate a bond at any time.

(c) Institutional trustees.--An institution qualified to do trust business in this Commonwealth need not give bond even if required by the trust instrument.

Cross References. Section 7762 is referred to in section 7705 of this title.