Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.1-9. Guardian of estate of nonresident
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The probate court of any town may appoint or approve a guardian of the estate of a person who resides outside this state and has an estate in the town and has no guardian in this state and who, if a resident, would be liable to be put under guardianship under the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-15.1-9
- 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.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- 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