The Maryland Bond of Personal Representative is a type of surety bond required in the state of Maryland in order to be appointed as a Personal Representative for an estate. The Personal Representative is the individual who is responsible for managing the estate of a deceased person, including collecting assets, paying debts, filing taxes, and distributing assets to the beneficiaries. The bond guarantees that the appointed Personal Representative will fulfill their duties in accordance with the laws of Maryland. There are two types of Maryland Bond of Personal Representative: the Independent Administration Bond and the Judicial Administration Bond. The Independent Administration Bond is used for estates that do not require court approval for the administration of the estate. The Judicial Administration Bond is used for estates that require court approval, and is typically set at a higher amount than the Independent Administration Bond.