§ 47-18-26 — Sale of homestead - Court may direct disposition of funds

On granting an order authorizing a sale of homestead, the court may direct that a part of the
funds derived from such sale, not to exceed one-third thereof, be set aside, and may direct the
investment of such funds for the use and benefit of the mentally ill husband or wife. If such
husband or wife dies while mentally ill, the sum so set aside reverts to the surviving husband or
wife. If the mentally ill husband or wife survives, then such sum shall descend in accordance
with the laws of succession as provided in title 30.1.