Bonds, Generally
Any personal representative, trustee, or guardian may be required to purchase or furnish a bond while serving.

Pennsylvania does not automatically require resident personal representatives to provide a bond. However, unless the will expressly excuses the requirement, personal representatives who are not Pennsylvania residents are required to furnish a bond.  Trustees and guardians are also not required to furnish a bond, unless it is required by the document that makes the appointment of that role.

Without regard to any of these conditions, the Orphans' Court has the discretion to require a bond at any time that it determines a bond is necessary to protect the assets under that party's control.