Rhode Island § 33-15-20 § 33-15-20. Statements of claims against estate.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 33-15-20 — § 33-15-20. Statements of claims against estate.

Rhode Island § 33-15-20

Title 33Probate practice and procedure

Ch. 33-15Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15-20 (2026).

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§ 33-15-20. 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 limited
            guardian or guardian after paying claims filed within the time and all expenses and
            all allowances made by the court.
         

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§ 33-15-20. 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 limited guardian or guardian after paying claims filed within the time and all expenses and all allowances made by the court.