Rhode Island: Fixing Errors in Probate Paperwork (Wrong Siblings Listed)
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney or the Probate Court. Detailed Answer When a probate filing in Rhode Island contains a mistake—such as listing the wrong siblings as heirs—you generally have options to correct the court record. How you […]
Read article →Probating a Will Without Full Administration in Rhode Island: How Real Property Title Transfers Work
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Rhode Island, admitting a will to probate so that real property passes to a devisee can often be handled without opening a full administration, but you must follow the probate court’s procedures. The probate court typically must admit the will, identify who is authorized to act (the executor/personal representative), and […]
Read article →How to Secure Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds in Rhode Island
How to Secure Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds Through the Court Clerk in Rhode Island Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney. Detailed answer: securing wrongful death settlement proceeds in Rhode Island If you are involved in […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Challenging an Administrator's Claim to Inherited Real Property
Detailed Answer If an estate administrator (the person appointed by the probate court to manage a decedent’s estate) is claiming ownership of real property that you believe should pass to you as an heir, you can challenge that claim in Rhode Island. Administrators act as fiduciaries: they hold and manage estate property for the benefit […]
Read article →Rhode Island: What Happens to Surplus Proceeds When an Intestate Property Owner Dies and Siblings Are Heirs
Understanding Surplus Proceeds When a Property Owner Dies Intestate in Rhode Island What are surplus proceeds? Surplus proceeds are funds left over after a property sale (commonly a foreclosure or sheriff's sale) when the sale price exceeds all valid liens, fees, and costs. If the property owner dies without a will (intestate), those surplus funds […]
Read article →Rhode Island — How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After Foreclosure
How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Rhode Island Not legal advice. This article explains steps someone in Rhode Island can take to ask a court to determine a right to surplus sale proceeds after a foreclosure. Consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney for help with your specific case. Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑step […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One's Estate in Rhode Island Short answer: Gather all lender and repossession documents, determine whether the repossession happened before or after death, list the situation clearly on the estate inventory filed with the probate court, and treat any remaining deficiency as a creditor claim against […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Asserting a Deed-Based Right of Survivorship to Claim Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Can I assert a right of survivorship under a deed to get a larger share of surplus funds? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on the deed language, timing of events, whether the joint tenancy was valid and not previously severed, and how Rhode Island foreclosure and surplus distribution procedures treat recorded interests. You […]
Read article →Rhode Island — How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Municipal Tax Foreclosure Sale
Claiming Surplus Funds from a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Rhode Island — FAQ Short answer: If a municipal tax foreclosure sale on your mother’s house produced money in excess of the unpaid taxes, interest, and sale costs, those surplus funds generally belong to the former owner or the owner’s heirs/estate. In Rhode Island you should […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to the Surviving Spouse When the Original Title Is Missing
Detailed answer: How to transfer a deceased parent’s car title to the surviving parent in Rhode Island when the original title is missing Short answer: In Rhode Island you generally must show proof of the vehicle owner’s death and legal right to receive the vehicle before the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will issue a […]
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