When someone is put in charge of a dead person's belongings, they have to sign a bond (a legal promise). Their surety signs it too. Then a judge, clerk, or other approved official witnesses and confirms the signatures. A note proving this is attached to the bond.
473.167. of . — Each bond shall be signed by the or and his and shall be before the judge or or before some officer to take s of deeds and a of the acknowledgment shall be thereon.
(RSMo 1939 § 22, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 77)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 22; 1919 § 21; 1909 § 29
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Related Missouri laws
Obligees of bond
RSMo 473.170
Agreements with surety as to deposit of assets
RSMo 473.163
Bond of joint executors or administrators
RSMo 473.173
Bond not required, when
RSMo 473.160
Bond of personal representative
RSMo 473.157
Affidavit of personal sureties
RSMo 473.177
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