Section 30-4-6-8 - Bonding(a) Unless the terms of the trust provide otherwise, the trustee need not provide a bond to secure the trustee's performance as trustee.(b) If the trust is subject to continuing supervisory jurisdiction by the court, the court may, on its own motion, direct the trustee to provide a bond to secure performance of the trustee's duties.(c) Upon petition by an interested party, the court may direct the trustee to provide a bond to secure the trustee's performance, if the court deems it reasonably necessary to protect the interest of any beneficiary.(d) Unless the terms of the trust provide otherwise, the court may, in its discretion, direct a trustee appointed by the court under IC 30-4-3-33 to file a bond to secure the performance of the trustee's duties.(e) In any case in which bond is required, unless otherwise specified, the court shall determine the amount, term and surety of the bond to be provided. The court may also excuse a requirement of bond, reduce or increase the amount of the bond, release the surety, or permit substitution of another bond with the same or different sureties.(Formerly: Acts1971 , P.L. 416, SEC.7.) As amended by P.L. 238-2005, SEC.44.