No bond shall be required of a personal representative prior to receiving letters, except:

(1) When an executor or other personal representative is appointed to administer an estate under a will containing an express requirement of bond; or

(2) When bond is required by order of the Court of Chancery under § 1524 of this title.

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A bond otherwise required by any will may be dispensed with upon determination by the Court of Chancery that it is not necessary or desirable.

63 Del. Laws, c. 282, § ?1;