Pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the probate court in each city or town shall have the power to appoint or approve limited guardians or guardians of individuals who shall reside or have a legal settlement within the city or town, and of individuals who reside outside this state and have an estate within the city or town.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 1041; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 426, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-15-3; 1992, ch. 493, § 3.