Rhode Island § 33-15.1-7 § 33-15.1-7. Testamentary appointment of guardian for minor children.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 33-15.1-7 — § 33-15.1-7. Testamentary appointment of guardian for minor children.

Rhode Island § 33-15.1-7

Title 33Probate practice and procedure

Ch. 33-15.1Guardianship of Minors

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.1-7 (2026).

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§ 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.
         

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§ 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.