Rhode Island General Laws 33-1.1-9. Contingent remainder – Future interest
As to any contingent remainder or executory or other future interest held by the slayer subject to become vested in him or her or increased in any way for him or her upon the condition of the death of the decedent:
(1) If the interest would not have become vested or increased if he or she had predeceased the decedent, he or she shall be deemed to have so predeceased the decedent;
(2) In any case, the interest shall not be vested or increased during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent.
History of Section.
P.L. 1962, ch. 62, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-1.1-9
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Decedent: means any person whose life is taken by a slayer;
(2) "Property" shall include any real and personal property and any right or interest therein;
(3) "Slayer" means any person who wilfully and unlawfully takes or procures to be taken the life of another. See Rhode Island General Laws 33-1.1-1
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.