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RI Gen L § 33-15-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15 - Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults|Section 33-15-43 - Order to resident guardian to deliver property to nonresident guardian.

§ 33-15-43. Order to resident guardian to deliver property to nonresident guardian.Whenever a nonresident guardian shall produce an exemplification, under the seal, if any there be, of the proper court in the state of his or her residence, containing all the entries in relation to his or her appointment and in relation to his or her having given bond, duly authenticated as provided in this chapter, the probate court of the proper town in this state may cause suitable orders to be made, discharging any resident guardian, executor, or administrator and authorizing the delivering and passing over of the property, and also requiring receipts to be passed and filed if deemed advisable; provided, that in all cases thirty (30) days' notice shall be given to the resident guardian, executor, or administrator of the intended application for the order of removal, and the court may reject the application and refuse the order whenever it is satisfied it is for the interest of the ward, or of any other person having a right in the property that the removal shall not take place.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1076; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 36; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 35; G.L. 1938, ch. 426, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 33-15-43; P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 3.
RI Gen L § 33-15-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15 - Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults|Section 33-15-44 - Conservator for incompetent person - Disability to contract.

§ 33-15-44. Conservator for incompetent person — Disability to contract.If a person, by reason of disability or upon his or her own election, is unable to properly care for his or her property, the probate court of the town in which he or she resides, upon his or her petition, or the petition of one or more of his or her relatives or friends, may appoint a conservator of his or her property. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall appoint a time and place for a hearing, and shall cause at least fourteen (14) days' notice of the hearing to be given to the person for whom a conservator is to be appointed if he or she is not the petitioner. If, at the hearing, it appears that the person is incapable of properly caring for his or her property, a conservator shall be appointed, who shall have the charge and management of the property of the person subject to the direction of the court. No person convicted of a felony offense involving a charge of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, bribery, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, burglary, breaking and entering, or any other offense involving fraud or theft shall be qualified for appointment as a conservator. The conservator may be discharged by the probate court upon the application of the ward, or otherwise, when it appears that the conservatorship is no longer necessary. After the filing of the petition, the person shall be under the same disability to contract as a person for whom an application for guardianship has been made is under by virtue of the provisions of § 33-15-13.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1077; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 37; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 36; G.L. 1938, ch. 426, § 36; G.L. 1956, § 33-15-44; P.L. 1985, ch. 156, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 122, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 380, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15-45 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15 - Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults|Section 33-15-45 - Conservator's bond and inventory - Management and accounting.

§ 33-15-45. Conservator's bond and inventory — Management and accounting.A conservator shall give bond and file inventory as is required of guardians of estates. All provisions of law relating to accounting and to the management, investment, sale, lease, or mortgage by guardians of estates shall apply to the accounting and to the management, investment, sale, lease, or mortgage of estates by conservators.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1078; G.L. 1909, ch. 321, § 38; G.L. 1923, ch. 372, § 37; G.L. 1938, ch. 426, § 37; G.L. 1956, § 33-15-45.
RI Gen L § 33-15-46 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15 - Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults|Section 33-15-46 - Repealed.

§ 33-15-46. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 126, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 1, effective July 21, 1992.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-1 - Parents as joint natural guardians - Releases.

§ 33-15.1-1. Parents as joint natural guardians — Releases.(a) The father and mother shall be the joint natural guardians of their minor children and shall be equally charged with their care, nurture, welfare and education; and they may be sued either jointly or separately for the support of their minor children. To the extent that any such minor child has property or an estate of his or her own, or that there is income or principal of any trust for his or her benefit, which may be used to provide the child with an education in a college, university or private school, the natural guardians shall not be obligated either jointly or separately to provide an education. The foregoing sentence shall not be deemed to create by implication any obligation to provide an education where none would otherwise exist. The natural guardians shall have equal powers and rights and neither shall have any right paramount to the right of the other concerning the custody of the minor children, and both shall be entitled to their services, and to their earnings, the payment of which to either parent shall be a valid and sufficient discharge to the employer of the children until after notice in writing has been given to him or her by both or either of the parents of their intention to both claim the earnings. Provided, however, this section and § 33-15.1-3 shall not affect the right of a probate court duly to appoint a legal guardian of the person and estate, or of the person or estate of any minor children, or the right of any court in the state, in any suit or proceedings duly brought or heard in the court, to make any order, decree, decision or judgment regarding the care, custody, education, estate or otherwise of any minor children, in which event the appointment of the probate court and the order, decree, decision or judgment of any other court shall supersede the natural guardianship insofar as the same shall be inconsistent with the appointment, order, decree, decision or judgment.(b) A release given by both parents or by a parent or guardian who has the legal custody of a minor child or by a guardian or adult spouse of a minor spouse shall, where the amount of the release does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in value, be valid and binding upon the minor.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-2 - Guardianship for education - Educational advocates for children with disabilities under the care and custody of the state.

§ 33-15.1-2. Guardianship for education — Educational advocates for children with disabilities under the care and custody of the state.Whenever the family court places a child in the care and custody of the state, it shall enter an order indicating whether the parents or guardian are to be allowed to continue to make educational decisions on behalf of the child. At the same time, the family court shall make a factual determination pursuant to § 16-64-1 as to the residence of the child's parent(s) or guardian on the date that the child is placed in the care and custody of the state, subject to § 16-64-6. Thereafter, while the child is in the care of the state, the director of DCYF shall have the duty to update the child's parent's residence in accordance with § 42-72.4-1. If the family court enters an order vesting the right to control a child's education with a state agency, and if the court or the state agency finds that the child is in need of special education, or that the child is suspected of being in need of special education, the court or state agency shall request the commissioner of elementary and secondary education to appoint an educational advocate to exercise the child's due process rights under applicable state and federal special education laws and regulations. The commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall also have the power to appoint an educational advocate when a child's parents or guardian cannot be identified or when the whereabouts of a parent cannot be determined. If a parent is identified or the whereabouts of the parent become known, then the commissioner shall terminate the appointment of the educational advocate. An educational advocate, acting in good faith, shall be immune from any liability resulting from the performance of his or her duties as an educational advocate.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5; P.L. 1995, ch. 231, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 68, § 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 77; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 77.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-3 - No preference between parents.

§ 33-15.1-3. No preference between parents.In any proceedings or suit in any court, neither parent shall have any natural priority or preference in any matter relating to their minor children.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-4 - Power of probate court to appoint guardians.

§ 33-15.1-4. Power of probate court to appoint guardians.The probate court in each city or town, if occasion shall require, shall have power to appoint or approve guardians of the persons and estates, or of the person or estate of minors who shall reside, or have a legal settlement in the city or town, and of the estate within the city or town.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-4.1 - Repealed.

§ 33-15.1-4.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 326, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2008, ch. 299, § 1, effective July 5, 2008; P.L. 2008, ch. 419, § 1, effective July 8, 2008.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-5 - Appointment of guardians for minors.

§ 33-15.1-5. Appointment of guardians for minors.A probate court may appoint a guardian of a minor under the age of fourteen (14) years. A minor of the age of fourteen (14) years or over may nominate his or her own guardian, who, if approved by the probate court, shall be appointed accordingly.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-6 - Appointment in lieu of guardian nominated by minor.

§ 33-15.1-6. Appointment in lieu of guardian nominated by minor.If a minor of the age of fourteen (14) years shall neglect to choose a guardian when cited by the court to do so, or shall choose one whom the court does not approve, or one who shall neglect to give bond as required by the court or by law, the court may appoint a guardian in the same manner as if the minor were under the age of fourteen (14) years.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-7 - Testamentary appointment of guardian for minor children.

§ 33-15.1-7. Testamentary appointment of guardian for minor children.Every person authorized by law to make a will may appoint by will, subject to the approval of the probate court, a guardian or guardians for his or her minor children, whether born at the time of making the will or afterwards, to continue during the minority of the children or for a less time; provided, that, in the case of husband and wife, the survivor, being otherwise qualified, shall be guardian of their children.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-8 - Nonresident as guardian of minor.

§ 33-15.1-8. Nonresident as guardian of minor.A nonresident shall not be appointed or approved as guardian of a minor resident in this state, but this provision shall not apply to a testamentary guardian.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-9 - Guardian of estate of nonresident.

§ 33-15.1-9. Guardian of estate of nonresident.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.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-10 - Notice on ward for appointment of guardian of person.

§ 33-15.1-10. Notice on ward for appointment of guardian of person.No person shall be appointed guardian of the person of another, unless notice of the application for the appointment has been served upon the intended ward in person at least fourteen (14) days prior to any action on the application. Provided, if the intended ward is a minor under the age of twelve (12) years, in lieu of personal service, notice may be served upon any of the next of kin of the ward, or other interested person or friend, as the court may direct.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-11 - Notice to spouse, children or heirs at law of ward.

§ 33-15.1-11. Notice to spouse, children or heirs at law of ward.(a) No petition for guardianship of a minor shall be heard and no person shall be appointed guardian of the person or estate of another unless notice of the application for appointment together with notice of the date, time and place set for hearing has been given to the prospective ward's spouse, children, and/or heirs at law who would inherit the prospective ward's estate pursuant to the terms of § 33-1-1.(b) Notice shall be given by the petitioner or his or her attorney at least ten (10) days before the date set for hearing on the petition by regular mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the prospective ward's spouse and children at their last known addresses, or, if there be no children, then to the prospective ward's heirs at law next in line (under the rules of descent) as set forth in § 33-1-1 only at their last known address. The petitioner or his or her attorney shall at or prior to the hearing, file or leave to be filed an affidavit that notice was given setting forth the names and post office addresses of the persons to whom the notice was sent and the date of mailing thereof, together with a copy of the notice.(c) Should the petitioner have no knowledge of the existence or whereabouts of any children or of any heir at law, an affidavit to that effect filed with the court shall satisfy this notice requirement.(d) Notwithstanding any notice requirement of the petitioner, the court shall give notice of the petition by advertisement.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-12 - Expense of prosecuting or defending against petition.

§ 33-15.1-12. Expense of prosecuting or defending against petition.If a guardian is appointed for any person liable to be put under guardianship under the provisions of this chapter, the court shall make an allowance to be paid by the guardian, for all reasonable expenses incurred in prosecuting or in defending against the petition.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-13 - Exemption of welfare agencies from costs and bond.

§ 33-15.1-13. Exemption of welfare agencies from costs and bond.In any petition for the appointment of a guardian filed by the director of public welfare of any city or town, or the directors of the department of human services and behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, or one designated by them in which the director or agent certifies that the petition is filed for the purpose of enabling the ward, who is without funds, to receive assistance from funds which are financed in whole or in part by federal grants, the director or the director's agent, as petitioner, shall not be required to pay court fees or to give surety on his or her bond.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-14 - Appointment of temporary guardian.

§ 33-15.1-14. Appointment of temporary guardian.The probate court for cause shown after any notice as it shall direct, pending any application for the appointment of a guardian, or pending any appeal from a decree appointing a guardian, may, if it shall deem proper, appoint a temporary guardian of the person and estate, or of the person or estate of the respondent.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-15 - Tenure of temporary guardian.

§ 33-15.1-15. Tenure of temporary guardian.A temporary guardian shall hold his or her office until the question of appointment of a guardian be decided, or until he or she shall be discharged by the court of probate; and from the appointment of a temporary guardian there shall be no appeal.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-16 - Powers of temporary guardian - Bond.

§ 33-15.1-16. Powers of temporary guardian — Bond.Every temporary guardian appointed as provided in § 33-15.1-14 shall have the care and custody of the person of his or her ward and the management of the estate of his or her ward, or care and custody of the person of his or her ward, or management of the estate of his or her ward, as the case may be, until he or she shall be legally discharged; and he or she shall give bond to the probate court in like manner, and with like condition, as is required of guardians.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-17 - Inventory and appraisement of estate.

§ 33-15.1-17. Inventory and appraisement of estate.Within thirty (30) days after his or her appointment, or such longer time as may be allowed by the probate court, a guardian shall return to the probate court, under oath, an inventory and appraisement of all the real and personal estate of his or her ward, to be made by a suitable, disinterested person or persons appointed by the court, which shall fix the number of appraisers at one or three (3) in its discretion. The appraisers shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of their trust.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-18 - Statements of claims against estate.

§ 33-15.1-18. Statements of claims against estate.Creditors of a ward shall file statements of their claims in the office of the probate clerk. Those claims filed within six (6) months, if allowed or proved, shall be preferred in payment over all claims subsequently filed. Claims filed after six (6) months shall be payable only out of the surplus property remaining in the hands of the guardian after paying claims filed within such time and all expenses and all allowances made by the court.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-19 - Demands payable in future.

§ 33-15.1-19. Demands payable in future.All legal demands against the ward, although due at a future day, may be filed and be payable with other claims, deducting interest for the anticipated payment.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-20 - Addresses of creditors - Affidavit to support claim.

§ 33-15.1-20. Addresses of creditors — Affidavit to support claim.Every creditor shall file his or her post office address in the office of the probate clerk, and, if requested, an affidavit in support of his or her claim, in the same manner as is provided in the case of claims against estates of deceased persons.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-21 - Application of personal property to debts - Priority of claims.

§ 33-15.1-21. Application of personal property to debts — Priority of claims.A guardian shall collect all the personal property of his or her ward and sell and apply the personal property or so much as shall be necessary, at the time and in the manner as the court of probate shall direct, to the payment of all the debts of his or her ward; but if the property shall be insufficient to pay the debts in full, then he or she shall pay the debts ratably; except that debts due to the United States, debts due to this state, and state and town taxes shall be paid first and in the order in which they are named. Every claim against the ward, allowed by the guardian or found due by judgment, shall be a lien upon the real estate of the ward during his or her minority and for one year thereafter.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
RI Gen L § 33-15.1-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors|Section 33-15.1-22 - Application of property to debts contracted during minority.

§ 33-15.1-22. Application of property to debts contracted during minority.Whenever a guardian of the estate only is appointed, the property of the minor in the hands of the guardian shall not be chargeable with any debt against the minor contracted during the life of his or her father; but in case any part of the property of the minor is deemed necessary for his or her support or education, the property shall be paid out by the guardian for that purpose, under the advice and direction of the probate court.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.