Rhode Island General Laws 33-15-16. Guardian of estate of nonresident
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The probate court of any city or town may appoint or approve a limited guardian or guardian of the estate of an individual who resides outside this state and who has an estate in the city or town and has no limited guardian or guardian in this state and who, if a resident, would meet the standards for limited guardianship or guardianship under the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 1055; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 426, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 33-15-16; P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-15-16
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Probate: Proving a will
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9