§ 33-22-1. Petitions in writing and signed — Notice to institution of petition concerning deceased inmate. Every application, petition, or complaint to a probate court shall be in writing and signed by or in behalf of the party making the petition, and on the filing of certificate of death of an inmate of an institution […]
§ 33-22-10. Notice in discretion of court. In all other cases in which notice is not required by law, the court may, in its discretion, before proceeding, order notice. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 767; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 360, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 571, § 6; G.L. 1956, […]
§ 33-22-11. Notice by advertisement. In all cases in which notice is required and special provision is not made for it, it shall be given by advertisement of a notice once a week for at least two (2) weeks, the first advertisement to be published at least fourteen (14) days before the first of any […]
§ 33-22-12. Notice by service or mail. Notice may also be given, in addition to the foregoing, in any one of the following modes: (1) By causing a citation to be served, if within this state, by a deputy sheriff, town sergeant, or constable, and, if outside the state, by some disinterested person, upon all […]
§ 33-22-13. Advertisement in foreign language newspaper or other notice. The court may also, in addition to the foregoing modes, order notice by advertisement in a newspaper published in other than the English language, or in such other manner as the case may require. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 769; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § […]
§ 33-22-14. Findings of court as to notice. If it shall appear to the court, before proceeding, that notice has been given to all known parties interested, in accordance with the foregoing provisions, and in a manner satisfactory to the court, it shall be sufficient to warrant proceeding; and its findings as to notice, unless […]
§ 33-22-15. Dispensation with notice by assent of parties. The notice required by law in any proceeding in a probate court may be dispensed with if all parties entitled thereto assent in writing to the proceeding. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 771; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 360, § 8; G.L. […]
§ 33-22-16. Probate forms. The legislative commission established under chapter 26 of this title shall prescribe the forms to be used by the probate courts and for the records thereof, which shall be printed, and furnished by the secretary of state or his or her designee to the clerks of the probate courts, to attorneys […]
§ 33-22-17. Representation of unborn, unascertained, and incompetent persons. When before or at the hearing on any proceeding in a probate court it appears to the court that the interest of a person unborn, unascertained, or legally incompetent to act in his or her own behalf, is not fully represented, the court may appoint some […]
§ 33-22-18. Administration of oaths. Oaths required in proceedings in probate courts may be administered by the judge or clerk, in or out of court, or by a notary public or justice of the peace; and when administered out of court, a certificate thereof shall be returned and filed or recorded with the proceedings, but […]
§ 33-22-19. Repealed. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 775; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 360, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 571, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 33-22-19; Repealed by P.L. 2014, ch. 351, § 1, effective July 2, 2014; P.L. 2014, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 2, 2014.
§ 33-22-19.1. Record of probate court proceedings. (a) At the request of any party thereto, or at the request of the probate judge presiding thereat, any proceedings held in probate court shall be recorded by the probate clerk, by either electronic or stenographic means (the means utilized to be determined by the probate clerk), which […]
§ 33-22-19.2. Hearings in probate courts — Evidence and discovery. (a) In uncontested matters and/or matters on waiver, the Rhode Island Rules of Evidence adopted by the supreme court, may be used as a guide, but need not be followed, for the admission or exclusion of evidence. (b) In all contested matters, the Rhode Island […]
§ 33-22-2. Contents of petition for probate or administration. Whenever any petition shall be filed for the probate of a will or for the first grant of original or ancillary administration in this state, the petitioner shall set forth under oath in the petition: (1) The title of the proceeding and the name and address […]
§ 33-22-20. Deposit of money paid into registry. Whenever money is directed to be paid into the registry of the probate court, the court shall forthwith deposit the money in one of the institutions for savings or in one of the trust companies of this state. This deposit shall be made in the name of […]
§ 33-22-21. Fees enumerated — Hearing date to be noted on receipt. (a) The fees in probate courts shall be as follows: for every petition for the appointment of a custodian, administrator, guardian, or conservator, or for the probate of a will, one percent (1.0%) of the personal property of the decedent or ward over […]
§ 33-22-22. Fees excused on veterans’ guardianships. No probate fees shall be charged in any estate where the appointment of a guardian is for the purpose of receiving benefits of the laws administered by the United States veterans administration. History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 40; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 39; G.L. 1938, […]
§ 33-22-23. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1907, ch. 1464, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 41; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 40; G.L. 1938, ch. 574, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 33-22-23; Repealed by P.L. 2014, ch. 351, § 1, effective July 2, 2014; P.L. 2014, ch. 398, § 1, effective July 2, 2014.
§ 33-22-24. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1907, ch. 1464, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 42; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 41; G.L. 1938, ch. 574, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 33-22-24; Repealed by P.L. 1977, ch. 246, § 3.
§ 33-22-25. Payment of fees into local treasury — Power to provide for fixed salaries. Any city council, or any town at the annual town meeting, may provide for the payment into the city or town treasury of all fees allowed the probate court or probate clerk, or both, and may allow in lieu of […]
