Rhode Island § 33-21-4 § 33-21-4. Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 33-21-4 — § 33-21-4. Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.

Rhode Island § 33-21-4

Title 33Probate practice and procedure

Ch. 33-21Unclaimed Property

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21-4 (2026).

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§ 33-21-4. Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.
Whenever any real estate shall be taken into possession by any town treasurer pursuant
            to this chapter, the real estate shall be subject and liable to the payment of the
            debts of the deceased to whom it belonged, as liens on the property; and these liens
            may be established and enforced by proceedings brought by the creditors against the
            town as trustee, at any time within two (2) years after the town has taken possession.
         

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§ 33-21-4. Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.

Whenever any real estate shall be taken into possession by any town treasurer pursuant to this chapter, the real estate shall be subject and liable to the payment of the debts of the deceased to whom it belonged, as liens on the property; and these liens may be established and enforced by proceedings brought by the creditors against the town as trustee, at any time within two (2) years after the town has taken possession.