California Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary is a legal document that must be completed when a deceased person's estate is being administered by an executor or administrator. It allows the heir or beneficiary of the estate to waive their right to a bond that would normally be required by law. The bond, usually in the form of a surety bond, is a guarantee that the executor or administrator will faithfully administer the estate in accordance with the law. In California, there are three types of California Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary: Waiver of Bond by Spouse or Domestic Partner; Waiver of Bond by Adult Child; and Waiver of Bond by Other Heir or Beneficiary. The Waiver of Bond by Spouse or Domestic Partner is typically used when the surviving spouse or domestic partner wishes to waive their right to a bond. The Waiver of Bond by Adult Child is usually used when an adult child of the deceased wishes to waive their right to a bond. The Waiver of Bond by Other Heir or Beneficiary is typically used when an heir or beneficiary other than a spouse, domestic partner, or adult child wishes to waive their right to a bond. In addition to the Waiver of Bond, heirs and beneficiaries of an estate may also be required to complete other legal documents, such as an Affidavit of Heir or Beneficiary, a Statement of Account, or a Request for Waiver of Bond. These documents are necessary for the executor or administrator to properly administer the estate.