Town of Bristol, Rhode Island | Official Website COVID-19 Government Departments Commerce Residents Visit Search Probate Court The Probate Court hears matters relating to Estates, Guardianships, and Name Changes. Probate Court Forms are available on the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s website. Please Note: The use of these statewide forms is mandatory. Court Forms Probate Court Schedule When is Probate Court usually held? Who is the Presiding Judge? Probate Court Rules and Procedures Pursuant to RIGL 33-22-29, the Probate Court of the Town of Bristol hereby establishes the following local administrative rules: Court Sessions Court Calendar Contested Matters Filing Fees / Deadline Electronic Recordings Court Decisions Guardianships Change of Name Request Notice to Creditors General Fees Those items designated by an asterisk (*) above typically require advertising unless submitted on Waiver of Notice. In addition, advertising is required for the following. Probate Action Fee Affidavit of Complete Administration $34 Maximum Amount for an Estate $1,500 Minimum Amount for an Estate $34 Petition for Administration* $34 Petition for Change of Name* $34 Petition for Probate of Will* $34 Petition for Guardianship $34 Petition for Removal of Fiduciary $34 Voluntary Administration (Small Estate) $34 + $5 per Certified Copy Voluntary Information Executor (Small Estate) $34 + $5 per Certified Copy Will for Filing with no Probate $34 Advertising Fee Accounting $45.00 Administration $90.00 without waiver, 45.00 with waiver Guardianship $90.00 Petition for Sale of Real Estate $45.00 Probate of Will $90.00 without waiver, 45.00 with waiver Advertising Fee Certificate of Appointment (Each) $5 Certified Copy of Any Probate Document $3 + $1.50 Per Page Probate File Copies (Per Page) $1.50 Contact Us Address: 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00AM – 4:00PM MELISSA CORDEIRO Town Clerk Phone: 401-253-7000 ext. 130 PAULA CARROLL Senior Clerk Phone: 401-253-7000 ext.121 Bristol Town Hall 10 Court Street Bristol, RI 02809 Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Contact Us Town Hall: (401)-253-7000 Police: (401)-253-6900 Fire and Rescue: (401)-253-6912 Public Works: (401)-253-4100 Parks and Recreation: (401)-253-1611 Harbor: (401)-253-1700 Report a Concern Online Staff Directory Directions Home | Site Map | Accessibility | Login Portal | Site Credits © 2021 Town of Bristol, Rhode Island | Official Website To the top ↑ Bristol Town Hall will be closed November 25th and November 26th, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving. Town Hall will re-open Monday, November 29th, 2021, at 8:00 AM for its normal business hours. Thank you. +