Wisconsin Court Approval of Signature Bond in Estate or Trust Proceedings is a type of bond that is used in probate cases and other estate or trust proceedings in the state of Wisconsin. This type of bond protects the interests of creditors and other interested parties in the estate or trust. The bond requires the executor, administrator, or trustee to post a bond with the court in order to cover any potential losses they may incur while administering the estate or trust. The bond amount is usually equal to the estimated value of the estate or trust and is set by the court. There are two types of Wisconsin Court Approval of Signature Bond in Estate or Trust Proceedings: probate bonds and trustee bonds. Probate bonds are required for executors or administrators of an estate, and trustee bonds are required for trustees of a trust. Both types of bonds provide protection to creditors and other interested parties in the event of financial mismanagement or fraud by the executor, administrator, or trustee.