Rhode Island: How to Challenge or Dismiss a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property
How to Challenge or Seek Dismissal of a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Rhode Island Short overview: This article explains the typical steps, legal grounds, and practical tips for contesting a petition asking the probate court to grant possession and control of estate property in Rhode Island. This is educational […]
Read article →Contesting an Approved Estate Accounting in Rhode Island — Process After One Year
How to Contest an Estate Accounting More Than a Year After Approval in Rhode Island Disclaimer: This is educational information and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney about your specific situation. Detailed answer — Overview If a Rhode Island probate court has approved an estate accounting and more than a year has […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Final Accounting in a Rhode Island Estate When You Were Not Notified
What you need to know about accountings and notice in Rhode Island probate An executor or administrator must prepare a final accounting that shows all estate receipts, expenses, distributions, and the proposed final distribution. Interested persons generally have a right to receive notice and to review or object to that accounting before the probate court […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Rhode Island
Detailed Answer When you plan to sell a parent’s home that is part of a Rhode Island estate, the key legal task is making sure creditor claims and liens are addressed so the buyer receives clear title and the estate’s personal representatives comply with Rhode Island probate law. Below is a practical, step‑by‑step overview of […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Rhode Island
Detailed Answer This article explains, in plain terms, the common steps people follow in Rhode Island to transfer title to a motor vehicle that belonged to a deceased parent. It describes how to determine the correct process, what documents you will likely need, where to go, and which Rhode Island laws and agencies are relevant. […]
Read article →Rhode Island — What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
Detailed answer — How Rhode Island handles sale proceeds when someone dies without a will If a person dies in Rhode Island without a valid will, any money that belonged to that person at death — including leftover proceeds from a recent sale of property — becomes part of the decedent’s estate. A probate personal […]
Read article →Rhode Island — What to Do If an Estate Administrator Withholds Asset Information
What to do when an estate administrator in Rhode Island withholds asset information and estate documents Quick answer: In Rhode Island, beneficiaries and other “interested persons” generally have the right to see basic estate information. If an administrator is withholding records, you should first make a written request. If that fails, you can ask the […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Consequences When a Will Is Not Properly Signed
Detailed Answer When a last will and testament is not properly signed or witnessed in Rhode Island, the probate court will usually treat the document as invalid as a formal will. If the court rules the instrument invalid, the decedent’s estate will typically be handled under Rhode Island’s intestacy rules — meaning state law determines […]
Read article →Rhode Island: How to Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration
Detailed Answer Short answer: You formally object by filing a written objection or petition with the Rhode Island probate court that has jurisdiction over the decedent’s estate, serve the objection on the applicant and other interested parties, and attend the court hearing where the judge will decide whether to grant, deny, or modify the appointment. […]
Read article →Rhode Island — Forcing a Surviving Spouse to Sell a House and Distribute Proceeds: What You Need to Know
Overview: When a will directs sale of the home but the surviving spouse resists This FAQ explains, under Rhode Island law, the practical steps an executor, beneficiary, or interested party can take if a will directs sale of real property and distribution of proceeds but a surviving spouse refuses to sell or turn over proceeds. […]
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