Rhode Island Guide to Accessing a Minor’s Settlement for College or Medical Expenses
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — you often can get some of a minor’s settlement funds before the child turns 18 for things like medical bills or college, but how you do it depends on how the money is held and usually requires court approval or a custodial arrangement under Rhode Island law. Courts focus […]
Read article →Rhode Island: What Happens If Mediation Fails in a Partition and Probate Dispute?
What to Expect When Mediation Fails in a Partition and Probate Dispute Short answer: If mediation does not resolve your partition or probate dispute in Rhode Island, you will generally need to proceed in court. Mediation is a pathway to settlement, not a replacement for the courts. The court can then decide the dispute, order […]
Read article →How to Open Probate from Out of State in Rhode Island
Opening Probate in Rhode Island from Out of State: A Step-by-Step FAQ Short answer: You can open probate in Rhode Island even if you live out of state. The court that handles the matter depends on where your sibling was domiciled when they died and where their property is located. You will need to gather […]
Read article →How to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Rhode Island and Handle Property in Another State
FAQ — Settling an Estate in Rhode Island and Handling Out-of-State Property Detailed answer: Step-by-step guidance under Rhode Island law This section explains the practical steps you will typically take to settle a decedent’s estate where the decedent was domiciled in Rhode Island, and how to handle any real or titled property located in another […]
Read article →How to Transfer Real Property After a Spouse’s Death in Rhode Island: Steps to File and Record a New Deed
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is educational information and not legal advice. For help specific to your situation, consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney or your local probate court. Overview — how ownership can change when a spouse dies When a spouse dies, what must happen to put property in someone else’s name depends on how […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Ensuring a Wrongful Death Settlement Is Filed Correctly and Split as Agreed
How to make sure a wrongful death settlement is filed correctly and distributed as agreed in Rhode Island Detailed answer — step-by-step guide under Rhode Island law When a wrongful death claim in Rhode Island settles, taking clear, documented steps prevents later disputes and ensures the court recognizes the settlement and that money is paid […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Do You Still Need a TOD Deed or POD Designation If Your Will Leaves Everything to Your Daughter?
Do you still need a transfer-on-death deed or payable-on-death designation if your will leaves everything to your daughter? Short answer: Yes — often you still need beneficiary (payable-on-death or transfer-on-death) designations or properly titled property if your goal is to make assets pass automatically and avoid probate. A will controls property that goes through probate, […]
Read article →Rhode Island — Can a Co‑Heir Be Required to Reimburse an Appraisal Before an Estate Buyout?
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, consult a Rhode Island attorney or the Rhode Island Probate Court. Detailed Answer — Can you require a co‑heir to reimburse an appraisal before completing an estate buyout? Short answer: Usually only if the co‑heir agrees or a court orders it. Absent […]
Read article →How to Put a Deceased Parent’s Rhode Island Home into the Heirs’ Names (Intestate Estate)
How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Rhode Island House to the Heirs When There Is No Will Short answer: In Rhode Island, if a parent died without a will (intestate), the house usually must be transferred through the probate process so title can be issued to the legal heirs. The common steps are: identify the […]
Read article →How to Keep or Assume a Deceased Owner’s Mortgage in Rhode Island
Key Steps to Keep or Assume a Deceased Owner’s Mortgage in Rhode Island Detailed Answer When a homeowner dies in Rhode Island, the path to keeping or formally taking responsibility for the mortgage depends on two related but separate issues: (1) who now owns the house; and (2) what the mortgage lender requires. Below is […]
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