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RI Gen L § 33-13-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-11 - Time when order of distribution allowed.

§ 33-13-11. Time when order of distribution allowed.At any time after six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice of the qualification of the first administrator, a probate court may make an order of distribution, if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court that the administrator has paid all claims that have been filed and allowed or proved.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 982; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 17; P.L. 1941, ch. 1003, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-11.
RI Gen L § 33-13-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-12 - Time when order of distribution required.

§ 33-13-12. Time when order of distribution required.Within two (2) years after the first publication, or such further time as the probate court for cause shown may allow, administrators shall obtain an order of distribution, ascertaining the distributees and the proportion of the personal estate due each.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 983; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-12.
RI Gen L § 33-13-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-13 - Payment of money into court for benefit of foreign legatee or distributee.

§ 33-13-13. Payment of money into court for benefit of foreign legatee or distributee.Where it shall appear that a legatee or distributee resides outside of the United States or its territories and would not have the benefit, use, or control of the money, or other property due him or her, the probate court may direct that the money or other property be paid into the registry of the probate court for the benefit of the legatee or distributee or the person or persons as may thereafter appear to be entitled thereto. Any money or other property so paid into court shall be paid out only by special order of the probate court or pursuant to the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.History of Section.G.L., ch. 579, § 11, as enacted by P.L. 1951, ch. 2744, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-13.
RI Gen L § 33-13-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-14 - Liability of heirs, next of kin, devisees, and legatees for debts.

§ 33-13-14. Liability of heirs, next of kin, devisees, and legatees for debts.After the settlement of an estate by an executor or administrator, and after the expiration of six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice of his or her qualification by the first executor or administrator, the heirs, next of kin, devisees, and legatees of the deceased shall be liable, in the manner provided in the following sections, for all debts for which suits could not have been brought against the executor or administrator and for which provision is not made under the preceding sections of this chapter or chapters 11 and 12 of this title.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 984; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 19; P.L. 1939, ch. 706, § 1; P.L. 1941, ch. 1003, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-14.
RI Gen L § 33-13-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-15 - Action by creditor against heirs, next of kin, devisees, and legatees.

§ 33-13-15. Action by creditor against heirs, next of kin, devisees, and legatees.Any creditor holding a contingent claim, the right of action on which did not accrue during the period of six (6) months, who shall bring his or her action within one year after his or her right of action accrues, and any creditor who from accident, mistake or other cause has failed to file his or her claim within six (6) months after the first publication of notice who shall bring his or her action not later than three (3) years after the first publication, may recover his or her claim against the heirs and next of kin of the deceased, or against the devisees and legatees under his or her will, each one of whom shall be liable to the creditor to an amount not exceeding the value of real or personal estate that he or she has received from the deceased. But, if by the will of the deceased any part of his or her estate, or any one or more of the devisees or legatees, is made exclusively liable for the claim in exoneration of the residue of the estate or of other devisees or legatees, those provisions of the will shall be complied with and the persons and estates so exempted shall be liable for only so much of the claims as cannot be recovered from those who are first chargeable therewith.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 985; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 20; P.L. 1939, ch. 706, § 1; P.L. 1941, ch. 1003, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-15.
RI Gen L § 33-13-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-16 - Liability of estate of heir, next of kin, devisee, or legatee for creditor's claim.

§ 33-13-16. Liability of estate of heir, next of kin, devisee, or legatee for creditor's claim.If an heir, next of kin, devisee, or legatee dies, without having paid his or her just proportion of the claim, his or her estate shall be liable therefor, as for his or her own debt, to the extent to which he or she would have been liable if living.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 986; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-16.
RI Gen L § 33-13-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-17 - Recovery of creditors' claims - Apportionment of liability.

§ 33-13-17. Recovery of creditors' claims — Apportionment of liability.In a case under §§ 33-13-15 and 33-13-16, the creditor shall recover his or her claim by a civil action against all persons so liable, or against any of them as are within reach of process. The court shall decide how much each one of the defendants is liable to pay towards the claim.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 987; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-17.
RI Gen L § 33-13-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-18 - Failure of creditor to join all defendants - Addition of parties.

§ 33-13-18. Failure of creditor to join all defendants — Addition of parties.An action under §§ 33-13-15 and 33-13-16 shall not be dismissed or barred for not making all persons who might have been so included defendants; but, in any stage of the cause, the court, upon terms as may be deemed reasonable, may summon in other parties and allow amendments as may be necessary.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 988; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-18.
RI Gen L § 33-13-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-19 - Liability to creditor for amount payable by insolvent heir, devisee or other - Restriction to amount received from estate.

§ 33-13-19. Liability to creditor for amount payable by insolvent heir, devisee or other — Restriction to amount received from estate.If an heir, devisee or other person who was originally liable with others for the claim is insolvent, unable to pay his or her proportion thereof, or beyond reach of process, the others shall be liable to the creditor for the whole amount of his or her claim; but no one shall be compelled to pay more than the amount received by him or her from the estate of the deceased.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 989; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-19.
RI Gen L § 33-13-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-13 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance|Section 33-13-20 - Indemnity between heirs, next of kin, legatees, and devisees.

§ 33-13-20. Indemnity between heirs, next of kin, legatees, and devisees.If, in consequence of insolvency, absence, or other cause, a person liable for a claim fails to pay his or her just proportion of the claim to the creditor, he or she shall be liable to indemnify all who pay more than their just proportion of the claim. This indemnity may be recovered at their election by all of them jointly, or in separate proceedings by one or more of them for his, hers, or their parts respectively.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 990; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 579, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-20.
RI Gen L § 33-14-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-1 - Times when accounts required.

§ 33-14-1. Times when accounts required.Every executor and administrator, except as provided in § 33-17-3, shall make out and return to the probate court, upon completion of the period of administration, and at such other times as shall be required by the court, pursuant to § 33-14-4, an account relative to the estate in his or her hands, with a statement of the liquidated balance that may be due to or from him or her. Provided, however, that no interim accounting shall be required unless requested by an interested party, and any interim accounting may be excused by the probate court for good cause shown; and further provided, however, that every executor and administrator who is the sole beneficiary of the estate or who files a release from each beneficiary shall be permitted to file, in lieu of a final account, an affidavit of completed administration together with evidence that all Rhode Island estate and inheritance taxes for the estate have been satisfied, that the funeral bill has been paid, and that all claims filed against the estate have been satisfied.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 995; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-1; P.L. 1973, ch. 106, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 99, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-14-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-2 - Charges and credits shown - Investments.

§ 33-14-2. Charges and credits shown — Investments.(a) Accounts rendered by an executor or administrator to the probate court shall be for a period stated therein, and shall charge the executor or administrator with the amount of the inventory, or, instead the amount of the balance of the last account rendered, as the case may be, and all income, all gains from the sale of personal property, and all other property received by him or her, although not inventoried, and all rents and proceeds of the sale of real estate received by the executor or administrator; the accounts shall credit all charges, losses and payments, including legacies, distribution, and specific personal property delivered, and shall also show the investments of the balance of the account, if any, and changes of investments, along with such documentation verifying such investments as the court may request.(b) An executor or administrator who is represented by an attorney shall not be required to submit originals or copies of evidence of charges, losses and payments which appear on his or her account, except for documentation required pursuant to the provisions of § 33-14-8, but shall instead include with any such account a certification substantially in the form set forth in § 33-14-2.2, signed by such executor or administrator and by said attorney. An executor or administrator who is not represented by an attorney or whose attorney declines to execute and submit such a certification shall, in addition to such certification, submit to the probate court for inspection copies of the front sides of all checks or other documents evidencing any such charges, losses and payments, unless specifically waived by the court.(c) Provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not prohibit the probate court, on its own motion, from ordering the executor or administrator to submit originals or copies of evidence of the charges, losses and payments which appear on the executor's or administrator's account, in any case where the court deems such documentation necessary to its review of such account.(d) As used in this section and in the remainder to title 33, the term "attorney" shall mean an individual who is a member in good standing of the Rhode Island Bar Association.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 996; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-2; P.L. 1996, ch. 110, § 7; P.L. 2011, ch. 363, § 7.
RI Gen L § 33-14-2.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-2.2 - Form of certification.

§ 33-14-2.2. Form of certification.The certification referred to in § 33-14-2 shall be in substantially the following form:CERTIFICATION OF ACCOUNTING The undersigned, (name of attorney), attorney, and (name of fiduciary), fiduciary hereby certify that the within accounting was prepared based on information which each of the undersigned have personally examined, and further certify that, to the best of the knowledge and belief of each of the undersigned, the within is a true and accurate representation of the accounts of the estate for the period indicated.     (Name of fiduciary)      _________     Fiduciary     (Name of attorney)      _________     Attorney    STATE OF RHODE ISLAND COUNTY OF __________ Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ day of ______, 20__.     _________     NOTARY PUBLIC    My commission expires:     _________   History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 110, § 8.
RI Gen L § 33-14-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-3 - Examination of executor or administrator on oath.

§ 33-14-3. Examination of executor or administrator on oath.An executor or administrator may be examined on oath before the court upon any matter relative to his or her accounts.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 997; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-3.
RI Gen L § 33-14-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-4 - Citation to render account.

§ 33-14-4. Citation to render account.Every probate court on petition therefor, whenever it deems proper, may issue a citation to an executor or administrator, having accounts unsettled with the court, to render an account relative to the estate in his or her hands, at any time as it may order in the citation.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 998; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-4.
RI Gen L § 33-14-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-5 - Failure to account after citation.

§ 33-14-5. Failure to account after citation.If an executor or administrator, after being cited, shall neglect or refuse to render an account within thirty (30) days after the time named in the citation, or such further time as the court may allow, he or she shall be held accountable for the full value of the personal property of the deceased, the proceeds of the sale of real estate, and the rents received by him or her, with interest, and shall be entitled to no compensation for his or her services.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 999; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-5.
RI Gen L § 33-14-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-6 - Charges and disbursements allowed.

§ 33-14-6. Charges and disbursements allowed.Executors and administrators shall be allowed in their accounts all reasonable and proper charges and disbursements made by them for the funeral of the deceased and in the execution of their trust.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1001; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-6.
RI Gen L § 33-14-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-7 - Expense of prosecuting or defending appeal on admission to probate.

§ 33-14-7. Expense of prosecuting or defending appeal on admission to probate.In case of an appeal from the order or decree of a probate court admitting or refusing to admit to probate the will of any deceased person, the court shall allow to the executor or administrator, as the case may be, his or her just and reasonable expenses, including counsel and attorney fees, in supporting or defending against the will, on appeal; and the expense shall be allowed in the account of the executor or administrator with the estate as part of the expenses of the settlement of the estate.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 865; G.L. 1909, ch. 312, § 51; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 51; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 49; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-7.
RI Gen L § 33-14-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-8 - Compensation of executors and administrators.

§ 33-14-8. Compensation of executors and administrators.Executors and administrators shall, also, be allowed in their accounts such compensation for their services as the probate court shall consider just.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1002; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 8; P.L. 1930, ch. 1538, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-8.
RI Gen L § 33-14-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-9 - Interest on unreasonable detention of money.

§ 33-14-9. Interest on unreasonable detention of money.Executors and administrators may be charged in their accounts with interest, for the unreasonable detention of money, at a rate not more than twelve percent (12%) per annum.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1003; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-9; P.L. 1983, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-14-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-10 - Application of small amounts due to persons under disability.

§ 33-14-10. Application of small amounts due to persons under disability.Whenever it shall appear in the final account of an executor or administrator that the estate of a minor or person non compos mentis in his or her hands does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), the sum may be applied or disposed of in such manner as the probate court shall deem for the advantage of the minor or person non compos mentis.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1008; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 370, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-10; P.L. 1960, ch. 163, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 204, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-14-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-11 - Conclusiveness of settlement of accounts.

§ 33-14-11. Conclusiveness of settlement of accounts.The settlement of the accounts of an executor or administrator by the probate court, or on appeal, shall be final and conclusive on all parties concerned; provided, that upon the settlement of an account, all former accounts of the same executor or administrator may be so far opened as to correct a mistake or error apparent in the settlement.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 1004; G.L. 1909, ch. 319, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch 370, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 580, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-11.
RI Gen L § 33-14-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-12 - Accounting between executors and administrators.

§ 33-14-12. Accounting between executors and administrators.Whenever two (2) or more persons shall have letters testamentary or letters of administration granted to them, and any one or more of them shall refuse or neglect to apply the property in his, her, or their hands to the settlement of the estate, or to the payment of the debts or funeral charges of the testator or intestate, or shall refuse to account with the other executor or administrator, the aggrieved executor or administrator may bring his or her action against the others for an accounting.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 839; G.L. 1909, ch. 312, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-12.
RI Gen L § 33-14-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators|Section 33-14-13 - Reopening of estates and administrations without court approval for assets totaling five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less.

§ 33-14-13. Reopening of estates and administrations without court approval for assets totaling five thousand dollars ($5,000) or less.(a) Subsequent to the filing of a final account of any estate or administration or an affidavit of completed administration pursuant to the provisions of § 33-14-1, an estate or administration may be reopened by the executor or administrator without the consent of the probate court provided that the executor or administrator:(1) Files an affidavit with the court listing every newly discovered asset discovered by the executor or administrator along with its fair market value;(2) Provides notice to the persons who would take under the provisions of § 33-1-10 in the case of intestacy listing the asset(s) along with the fair market value;(3) Provides notice, if applicable, to those persons who would take under the provisions of the will listing the asset(s) along with the fair market value; and(4) Files a statement with the court and provides a copy to those persons described in subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) setting forth the proposed distribution of the asset(s) or the funds received as a result of the sale of the asset(s).(b) If no objection is filed by said persons within thirty (30) days of the filing of the affidavit and statement, the executor or administrator may proceed to dispose of the asset(s) as indicated. If objection is filed, the probate court shall schedule a hearing on the objection within thirty (30) days of its receipt.(c) Upon completion of the distribution of the asset(s) per the statement or per any order of the probate court, the executor or administrator shall file an affidavit stating the names and the addresses of the persons receiving the asset(s), the value or amount received, and attesting that the estate or administration has now been finalized.(d) The procedure set forth in subsection (a) may only be used when the asset(s) subsequently discovered do not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) in the aggregate.(e) The executor or administrator shall be liable in his or her own wrong to all persons aggrieved by his or her actions taken in conformance with the provisions of this section.History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 385, § 1.