Rhode Island § 33-18-5 § 33-18-5. Appointment of new fiduciary — Powers of survivors — New bond.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 33-18-5 — § 33-18-5. Appointment of new fiduciary — Powers of survivors — New bond.

Rhode Island § 33-18-5

Title 33Probate practice and procedure

Ch. 33-18Decedentsâ€™ and Incompetentsâ€™ Estates Generally

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-5 (2026).

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§ 33-18-5. Appointment of new fiduciary — Powers of survivors — New bond.
In case the person so resigning was the sole executor, administrator, or guardian,
            the court shall appoint an administrator or guardian as a successor; if he or she
            were a joint executor or joint testamentary guardian, the continuing executor or guardian,
            if required, shall give a new bond; but if he or she were a joint administrator or
            guardian appointed by the court, a new administrator or guardian, if deemed advisable,
            may be appointed in the place of the one so resigning; and a new bond of the survivor,
            or of the survivor with the new administrator or guardian, shall be gi

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§ 33-18-5. Appointment of new fiduciary — Powers of survivors — New bond.

In case the person so resigning was the sole executor, administrator, or guardian, the court shall appoint an administrator or guardian as a successor; if he or she were a joint executor or joint testamentary guardian, the continuing executor or guardian, if required, shall give a new bond; but if he or she were a joint administrator or guardian appointed by the court, a new administrator or guardian, if deemed advisable, may be appointed in the place of the one so resigning; and a new bond of the survivor, or of the survivor with the new administrator or guardian, shall be given, and other proceedings shall be taken as may be deemed advisable.