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RI Gen L § 33-21-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-3 - Action for recovery of property.

§ 33-21-3. Action for recovery of property.If any person shall appear to be in possession of any real estate of one dying without known heirs or other legal representatives as provided in § 33-21-1, and shall on request refuse to deliver or surrender possession of the real estate to the town treasurer directed as provided, the town treasurer may in his or her capacity commence and prosecute an action for the recovery of the real estate. For purposes of §§ 33-21-1 and 33-21-3 — 33-21-6, "real estate" shall not include real estate to the extent it constitutes the underlying security for any note, obligation, or other security owned by a person dying without known heirs, and the real estate to this extent shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and chapter 21.1 of this title. The attorney general may be joined, on behalf of the state, as a party respondent in any action involving title to the real estate.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 959; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 582, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 33-21-3; P.L. 1961, ch. 195, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-21-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-4 - Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.

§ 33-21-4. Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.Whenever any real estate shall be taken into possession by any town treasurer pursuant to this chapter, the real estate shall be subject and liable to the payment of the debts of the deceased to whom it belonged, as liens on the property; and these liens may be established and enforced by proceedings brought by the creditors against the town as trustee, at any time within two (2) years after the town has taken possession.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 957; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 582, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 33-21-4; P.L. 1961, ch. 195, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-21-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-5 - Order for sale of real estate.

§ 33-21-5. Order for sale of real estate.Whenever a town shall have been in possession of any real estate under the provisions of § 33-21-1 for ten (10) years without any person having claimed the same as heir at law, devisee, legatee, or legal representative of the deceased person, and shall, by complaint setting forth all the known facts in relation to the title and possession of the real estate and in relation to the person who died leaving the property, apply to the superior court for leave to sell and convey the real estate, the court shall order such notice of the pendency of the complaint as may to the court seem proper, and may, after the return of the notice and the hearing of all persons interested in the real estate, order the sale and conveyance of real estate in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the court shall prescribe.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 963; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 582, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 33-21-5.
RI Gen L § 33-21-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-6 - Proceeds of sale.

§ 33-21-6. Proceeds of sale.The proceeds of a sale, and the balance of any proceeds after proceedings by creditors under § 33-21-4, over and above all expenses incurred by the town, shall be held by the town and be accounted for in the same way and be held for the same uses as the real estate would have been had no sale been made.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 964; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 582, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 33-21-6.
RI Gen L § 33-21-7 - 33-21-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-7 - 33-21-9 - Repealed.

§ 33-21-7 — 33-21-9. Repealed.History of Section.Former §§ 33-21-7 — 33-21-9 (C.P.A. 1905, §§ 960-962; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, §§ 5-7; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, §§ 5-7; G.L. 1938, ch. 582, §§ 5-7; G.L. 1956, §§ 33-21-7 to 33-21-9) were repealed by P.L. 1961, ch. 195, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-21-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-10 - Record of proceedings.

§ 33-21-10. Record of proceedings.The town treasurer shall keep an exact record of his or her proceedings under the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 965; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 582, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 33-21-10.
RI Gen L § 33-21-11 - 33-21-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property|Section 33-21-11 - 33-21-43 - Repealed.

§ 33-21-11 — 33-21-43. Repealed.History of Section.Former §§ 33-21-11 — 33-21-40 (G.L. 1956, §§ 33-21-11 — 33-21-40; P.L. 1968, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 205, art. X, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 351, §§ 1, 2, 3; P.L. 1979, ch. 118, §§ 1, 3; P.L. 1979, ch. 216, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 141, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 364, § 1), concerning unclaimed property, were repealed by P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 2, effective July 1, 1987. For comparable provisions, see § 33-21-1 et seq. and § 33-21.1-1 et seq. Former §§ 33-21-41 — 33-21-43 (G.L. 1956, 33-21-41 to 33-21-43, as enacted by P.L. 1961, ch. 195, § 6) were repealed by P.L. 1968, ch. 256, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-2 - Property presumed abandoned.

§ 33-21.1-2. Property presumed abandoned.(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, all intangible property, including any income or increment derived from intangible property, less any lawful charges, that is held, issued, or owing in the ordinary course of a holder's business and has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than three (3) years after it became payable or distributable is presumed abandoned.(b) Property is payable or distributable for the purpose of this chapter notwithstanding the owner's failure to make demand or to present any instrument or document required to receive payment.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 86, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-2.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-2.1 - United States savings bonds unclaimed property escheat procedure.

§ 33-21.1-2.1. United States savings bonds unclaimed property escheat procedure.(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 33-21.1-2(b), United States savings bonds that are unclaimed property and subject to the provisions of this chapter shall escheat to the state of Rhode Island three (3) years after becoming unclaimed property, and all property rights to such United States savings bonds or proceeds from such bonds shall vest solely in the state of Rhode Island.(b) If no claim has been filed pursuant to this chapter for United States savings bonds, the administrator may commence a civil action in any district court within the state of Rhode Island for a determination that such United States savings bonds shall escheat to the state. The administrator may postpone the bringing of such action until sufficient United States savings bonds have accumulated in the administrator's custody to justify the expense of such proceedings.(c) If no person shall file a claim or appear at the hearing to substantiate a claim, or where the court shall determine that a claimant is not entitled to the property claimed by such claimant, then the court, if satisfied by evidence that the administrator has substantially complied with the laws of this state, shall enter a judgment that the subject United States savings bonds have escheated to the state.(d) The administrator may redeem such United States savings bonds escheated to the state and proceeds from such redemption of United States savings bonds shall be deposited in the state general fund in accordance with the provisions of § 33-21.1-23.History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 406, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-3 - General rules for taking custody of intangible unclaimed property.

§ 33-21.1-3. General rules for taking custody of intangible unclaimed property.Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by other statute of this state, intangible property is subject to the custody of this state as unclaimed property if the conditions raising a presumption of abandonment under §§ 33-21.1-2 and 33-21.1-5 — 33-21.1-16 are satisfied; and(1) The last known address, as shown on the records of the holder, of the apparent owner is in this state; or(2) The records of the holder do not reflect the identity of the person entitled to the property and it is established that the last known address of the person entitled to the property is in this state; or(3) The records of the holder do not reflect the last known address of the apparent owner, and it is established that:(i) The last known address of the person entitled to the property is in this state, or(ii) The holder is a domiciliary or a government or governmental subdivision or agency of this state and has not previously paid or delivered the property to the state of the last known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property; or(4) The last known address, as shown on the records of the holder, of the apparent owner is in a state that does not provide by law for the escheat or custodial taking of the property or its escheat or unclaimed property law is not applicable to the property and the holder is a domiciliary or a government or governmental subdivision or agency of this state; or(5) The last known address, as shown on the records of the holder, of the apparent owner is in a foreign nation and the holder is a domiciliary or a government or governmental subdivision or agency of this state; or(6) The transaction out of which the property arose occurred in this state, and(6) (i) (A) The last known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property is unknown, or(B) The last known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property is in a state that does not provide by law for the escheat or custodial taking of the property or its escheat or unclaimed property law is not applicable to the property, and(ii) The holder is a domiciliary of a state that does not provide by law for the escheat or custodial taking of the property or its escheat or unclaimed property law is not applicable to the property.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-3.1 - Property originated or issued by this state, any political subdivision of the state or any entity incorporated, organized, created or otherwise located in this state.

§ 33-21.1-3.1. Property originated or issued by this state, any political subdivision of the state or any entity incorporated, organized,created or otherwise located in this state.(a) All intangible property, including, but not limited to securities, principal, interest, dividends, or other earnings thereon, less any lawful charges, held by a business association, federal, state or local government or governmental subdivision, agency or entity, or any other person or entity, regardless of where the holder may be found, if the owner has not claimed the property or corresponded in writing with the holder concerning the property within three (3) years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery by the issuer, unless the holder is a state that has taken custody pursuant to its own unclaimed property laws, in which case no additional period of holding beyond that of the state is necessary under this section, is presumed abandoned and subject to the custody of this state as unclaimed property if:(1) The last known address of the owner is unknown: and(2) The person or entity originating or issuing the intangible property is this state or any political subdivision of this state, or is incorporated, organized, created, or otherwise located in this state.(b) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to property which is or may be presumed abandoned and subject to the custody of this state pursuant to any other section of this title or any other provision of law.(c) The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply to all property held at the time of enactment, or at any time thereafter, regardless of when the property became or becomes presumptively abandoned.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 9, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-4 - Travelers checks and money orders.

§ 33-21.1-4. Travelers checks and money orders.(a) Subject to subsection (d), any sum payable on a travelers check that has been outstanding for more than fifteen (15) years after its issuance is presumed abandoned unless the owner, within fifteen (15) years, has communicated in writing with the issuer concerning it or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file prepared by an employee of the issuer.(b) Subject to subsection (d), any sum payable on a money order or similar written instrument, other than a third party bank check, that has been outstanding for more than five (5) years after its issuance is presumed abandoned unless the owner, within five (5) years, has communicated in writing with the issuer concerning it or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file prepared by an employee of the issuer.(c) A holder may not deduct from the amount of a travelers check or money order any charge imposed by reason of the failure to present the instrument for payment unless there is a valid and enforceable written contract between the issuer and the owner of the instrument pursuant to which the issuer may impose a charge and the issuer regularly imposes these charges and does not regularly reverse or otherwise cancel them.(d) No sum payable on a travelers check, money order, or similar written instrument, other than a third party bank check, described in subsections (a) and (b) may be subjected to the custody of this state as unclaimed property unless:(1) The records of the issuer show that the travelers check, money order, or similar written instrument was purchased in this state;(2) The issuer has its principal place of business in this state and the records of the issuer do not show the state in which the travelers check, money order, or similar written instrument was purchased; or(3) The issuer has its principal place of business in this state, the records of the issuer show the state in which the travelers check, money order, or similar written instrument was purchased and the laws of the state of purchase do not provide for the escheat or custodial taking of the property or its escheat or unclaimed property law is not applicable to the property.(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, subsection (d) applies to sums payable on travelers checks, money orders, and similar written instruments presumed abandoned on or after February 1, 1971, except to the extent that those sums have been paid over to a state prior to January 1, 1981.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-5 - Checks, drafts and similar instruments issued or certified by banking and financial organizations.

§ 33-21.1-5. Checks, drafts and similar instruments issued or certified by banking and financial organizations.(a) Any sum payable on a check, draft, or similar instrument, except those subject to § 33-21.1-4, on which a banking or financial organization is directly liable, including a cashier's check and a certified check, which has been outstanding for more than three (3) years after it was payable or after its issuance if payable on demand, is presumed abandoned, unless the owner, within three (3) years, has communicated in writing with the banking or financial organization concerning it or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file prepared by an employee thereof.(b) A holder may not deduct from the amount of any instrument subject to this section any charge imposed by reason of the failure to present the instrument for payment unless there is a valid and enforceable written contract between the holder and the owner of the instrument pursuant to which the holder may impose a charge, and the holder regularly imposes the charges and does not regularly reverse or otherwise cancel them.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 86, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-8 - Deposits held by utilities.

§ 33-21.1-8. Deposits held by utilities.A deposit, including any interest on the deposit, made by a subscriber with a utility to secure payment or any sum paid in advance for utility services to be furnished, less any lawful deductions, that remains unclaimed by the owner for more than one year after termination of the services for which the deposit or advance payment was made is presumed abandoned.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-9 - Refunds held by business associations.

§ 33-21.1-9. Refunds held by business associations.(a) The sum to be paid as a refund, under an order or decision of a court or administrative agency or by agreement, remaining unclaimed for more than six (6) months after it became payable is presumed abandoned, regardless of whether the apparent owner has made any claim to the refund, unless, within the preceding six (6) months, there has been a communication between the apparent owner and the holder concerning that sum.(b) Any sum payable or intangible property properly distributable in the course of a voluntary or involuntary dissolution or liquidation remaining unclaimed for six (6) months after the date of the final distribution or liquidation is presumed abandoned, unless, within the preceding six (6) months, there has been communication between the apparent owner and the person making the payment or distribution concerning that sum or distribution.(c) Intangible property payable or distributable to a member of or participant in a class action, either one allowed by the court to be maintained as a class action or one essentially handled as a class action, and remaining for more than six (6) months after the time for the final payment or distribution is presumed abandoned, unless, within the preceding six (6) months, there has been a communication between the member or participant and the holder concerning the property. Intangible property payable or distributable as the result of litigation or settlement of a dispute before judicial or administrative body and remaining unclaimed for more than six (6) months after the time for the final payment or distribution is presumed abandoned, unless, within the preceding six (6) months, there has been a communication between the apparent owner and the holder concerning the property.(d) The person actually making or having the duty to make payment or distribution shall be deemed the holder for the purpose of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 86, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-11 - Repealed.

§ 33-21.1-11. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 86, § 3, effective July 1, 1992.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-12 - Property held by agents and fiduciaries.

§ 33-21.1-12. Property held by agents and fiduciaries.(a) Intangible property and any income or increment derived from the intangible property held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person is presumed abandoned unless the owner, within three (3) years after it has become payable or distributable, has increased or decreased the principal, accepted payment of principal or income, communicated concerning the property, or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file prepared by the fiduciary. In applying the preceding sentence to family education accounts, as defined in § 44-30-25, twenty (20) years shall be substituted for five (5) years.(b) Funds in an individual retirement account or a retirement plan for self employed individuals or similar account or plan established pursuant to the internal revenue laws of the United States are not payable or distributable within the meaning of subsection (a) unless, under the terms of the account or plan, distribution of all or part of the funds would then be mandatory.(c) For the purposes of this section, a person who holds property as an agent for a business association is deemed to hold the property in a fiduciary capacity for that business association alone, unless the agreement between him or her and the business association provides otherwise.(d) For the purposes of this chapter, a person who is deemed to hold property in a fiduciary capacity for a business association alone is the holder of the property only insofar as the interest of the business association in the property is concerned, and the business association is the holder of the property insofar as the interest of any other person in the property is concerned.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3; P.L. 1989, ch. 220, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 86, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-21.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-21.1 - Unclaimed Intangible and Tangible Property|Section 33-21.1-13 - Property held by courts and public agencies.

§ 33-21.1-13. Property held by courts and public agencies.Intangible property held for the owner by a court, state, or other government, governmental subdivision or agency, public corporation, or public authority which remains unclaimed by the owner for more than one year after becoming payable or distributable is presumed abandoned. Intangible property held by a state court shall escheat to the state pursuant to the provisions of § 8-12-1 — § 8-12-3.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3; P.L. 2010, ch. 231, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 238, § 4.