Upon the probate of a will the probate court shall issue letters testamentary thereon to the executor named therein, if he or she is legally competent, and if he or she gives bond as by law required.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 815; G.L. 1909, ch. 312, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 571, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-8-1.