Probate / Fiduciary
Curator Bond
A curator bond is the fiduciary bond a Louisiana court requires from a person appointed curator to manage the affairs and property of an interdicted (legally incapacitated) adult.
- Required by
- Louisiana district courts in interdiction proceedings
- Bond amount
- Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.
What this bond guarantees
The bond promises the court, for the protection of the interdict, that the curator will faithfully carry out the duties of the office. A claim arises if the curator mismanages, misuses, or fails to account for the interdict's property. It works like a guardian or conservator bond in other states.
Who needs it
- Curators appointed in Louisiana interdiction cases
- Undercurators or successor curators when the court requires security
- Family members appointed to manage an incapacitated adult's property
What the underwriter looks at
- Value of the interdict's property
- Personal credit of the curator
- Whether an attorney is handling the case
- Whether funds are placed in a restricted account
Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.
Common questions
When does the curator need the bond?
Under Louisiana law the curator qualifies by furnishing the required security and taking an oath. The curator cannot act until both are done.
How much will the bond be?
The court sets it, generally based on the value of the interdict's property. It can change if the property's value changes.
Is a curator the same as a guardian?
Louisiana uses 'curator' for an adult who has been interdicted. Most other states call a similar role a guardian or conservator.