The Administrator’s Bond is a form published by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court for the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. It binds the people who sign it to the Clerk for the faithful administration of a deceased person's estate in a succession, and it includes an Affidavit of Surety and an Affidavit of Principal. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The form is published by the Clerk of Court at jeffparishclerk.gov.
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What is Administrator’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The Administrator’s Bond is the 24th Judicial District Court form, published by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, in which an administrator and a surety bind themselves to the Clerk, for a stated sum, that the administrator will administer a deceased person's estate according to law.
The form is captioned "State of Louisiana, 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson" and carries the case number (No.), the Division and the name of the Succession. It has four parts:
- The bond. The signers are held and firmly bound unto the Clerk of the 24th Judicial District Court, or the Clerk's successor in office, in a sum written out in dollars. They bind themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally.
- The condition. The obligation is void if the administrator of the estate of the late named deceased administers the estate according to law and renders a true, just and perfect account when lawfully required by the judges or by the heirs or their attorneys. Otherwise it stays in full force.
- The Affidavit of Surety. The surety swears to a net worth, over and above debts and obligations, in assets that can be subjected to levy under execution, and to residing in the Parish of Jefferson.
- The Affidavit of Principal. The principal swears that the surety is believed to be worth the stated amount over and above debts and obligations.
The Clerk of Court lists its forms as samples. It does not set a form number or revision on this one.
Who needs to file Administrator’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA?
The form is prepared by the parties to a bond in a succession pending in the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson: the administrator (the principal) and the surety. The bond is made out to the Clerk of that court, and the form is completed for a specific succession, by case number, Division and the name of the deceased.
- Surety: the surety signs the bond and swears the Affidavit of Surety, which includes residing in the Parish of Jefferson.
- Principal: the person named as bound administrator of the estate swears the Affidavit of Principal about the surety's worth.
- Witnesses and notary: the bond is signed "in the presence of" witnesses, and each affidavit is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
The Clerk of Court's forms page says its forms are samples intended for use by qualified notaries or attorneys only, and that Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice or helping to complete a form. The form itself does not say who is required to post a bond; ask a notary or attorney.
When to file Administrator’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA
The form prints no deadline of its own. It is prepared once a succession is before the 24th Judicial District Court, because it carries the case number, the Division and the name of the deceased. The bond is dated on the day the signers sign it, at "Signed and dated this ___ day of _, 20". Its condition then runs while the administrator administers the estate: the administrator must render an account whenever the judges, their successors in office, or the heirs lawfully require it. For any court deadline in a succession, ask a notary or attorney, because the Clerk of Court's staff cannot give legal advice.
Documents you need
- Witnesses: the form has signature lines after "In the presence of" for the witnesses to the bond.
- Notary public: the Affidavit of Surety must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, who signs under "NOTARY PUBLIC".
- Notary public: the Affidavit of Principal must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, who signs under "NOTARY PUBLIC".
- Payment of the Clerk of Court's applicable fee, which the Clerk's forms page says must accompany submitted documents; the Clerk gives the amount.
How to fill out Administrator’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA
Enter the case caption
At the top, write the case number after No., the Division letter inside the quotation marks, and the name of the deceased after SUCCESSION of.
Name the bound parties
In the first paragraph, enter the names of the signers, "of the State of Louisiana", who are held and firmly bound, and the name of the Clerk of the 24th Judicial District Court.
Write the sum of the bond
Enter the amount in words on the line before "Dollars current money of the United States of America".
Date the bond
Fill in "Signed and dated this ___ day of _, 20" with the day, month and year of signing.
Complete the condition paragraph
Enter the name of the administrator on the line after "if the above bounden" and the name of the deceased after "of the estate of the late".
Sign before witnesses
The signers sign the bond, and the witnesses sign on the lines after "In the presence of".
Complete the Affidavit of Surety
Enter the surety's name on the first line, then fill each blank as printed: the pronoun, the debts and obligations, the amount in dollars of assets that can be subjected to levy under execution, and the residence in the Parish of Jefferson.
Complete the Affidavit of Principal
Enter the principal's name on the first line, then fill the blanks that name the surety and state the surety's worth over and above debts and obligations and the amount for which the surety has bound.
Have each affidavit notarized
Before the notary, complete "Sworn to and subscribed before me, this ___ day of _, 20" on both affidavits. The notary signs on the lines marked NOTARY PUBLIC.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, the case number, the sum and the dates. Then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and collect the signatures and notarization as the form requires.
How to submit Administrator’s Bond – Jefferson Parish, LA
The Administrator’s Bond prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule, so submission follows the procedures of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. The bond names the Clerk of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson as the party it is made out to.
- Fees: the Clerk's forms page at https://jeffparishclerk.gov/forms/ says all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees and refers to its Fees page. A fee therefore applies, and the Clerk of Court gives the current amount.
- Assistance: the same page says Clerk of Court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice or helping to complete any form, so questions about completing the bond go to a qualified notary or attorney.
- Before delivery: the bond needs its witnesses, and both affidavits must be sworn before a notary public.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Clerk of Court's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the case No., the Division or the Succession name blank, so the bond is not tied to a specific succession in the 24th Judicial District Court.
- Leaving the sum blank or entering it only in figures; the bond asks for the amount written out before the word "Dollars".
- Omitting the name of the deceased in "of the estate of the late ___ deceased", which defines what the administrator must administer.
- Signing the bond with no witnesses on the "In the presence of" lines.
- Signing an affidavit without a notary; each is "Sworn to and subscribed before me" and needs the notary's signature.
- Naming a surety who does not reside in the Parish of Jefferson, when the Affidavit of Surety swears to residence there.
- Expecting Clerk of Court staff to help complete the bond; the Clerk's page says employees cannot give legal advice or assistance with any form.
- Submitting the bond without the applicable fees, which the Clerk's page says must accompany all documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Administrator’s Bond in Jefferson Parish?
It is the 24th Judicial District Court form, published by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, in which an administrator and a surety bind themselves to the Clerk for a stated sum, promising the administrator will administer the deceased's estate according to law and render an account when lawfully required.
Is the Administrator’s Bond a Jefferson Parish property tax form?
No. It is a court bond for a succession in the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, tied to a case number, a Division and the name of a deceased person. It is not a Jefferson Parish property tax document.
Does the Administrator’s Bond need a notary?
Yes, for the affidavits. Both the Affidavit of Surety and the Affidavit of Principal end with "Sworn to and subscribed before me" and a line for a notary public. The bond itself also has lines for witnesses under "In the presence of".
What does the Affidavit of Surety say?
The surety swears to being worth a stated amount, over and above debts and obligations, in assets that can be subjected to levy under execution, and to residing in the Parish of Jefferson. The Affidavit of Principal then states the principal's belief about the surety's worth.
Can Clerk of Court staff help me fill out the bond?
No. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court says its forms are samples intended for qualified notaries or attorneys only, and that Clerk employees are prohibited from giving legal advice or assistance completing any form.
Is there a fee to submit the Administrator’s Bond?
The Clerk of Court's forms page says all documents must be submitted with the appropriate fees and refers to its Fees page. The form prints no amount, so ask the Clerk of Court for the current charge.
Can I fill out the Administrator’s Bond online?
You can complete the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not file the bond with the court or Clerk, and it cannot supply the witnesses' signatures or the notary's act.
Where does the bond amount go on the form?
Write it in words on the line before "Dollars current money of the United States of America" in the first paragraph. The form does not print a fixed amount, so it is entered for the specific succession.
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