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Rhode Island: Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account Before Probate
Can you stop a sibling from using a deceased parent’s bank account before an administrator is appointed? Short answer (what…
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Rhode Island: Forcing Return of Sentimental Items During Probate — What You Need to Know
Detailed Answer Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on whether the items are part of the probate estate, whether…
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Rhode Island: Enforcing or Disputing Oral Agreements to Divide Wrongful-Death Proceeds
How to enforce or dispute an oral agreement dividing wrongful death proceeds in Rhode Island Disclaimer: This is general information…
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How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Rhode Island
Detailed Answer Short answer: To apply to serve as administrator of your mother’s estate in Rhode Island when she died…
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Rhode Island: Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as an Administrator When There Is No Will?
Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as an Administrator in Rhode Island Probate? Short answer: Often the…
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Selling an Estate House When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign — Rhode Island
Detailed Answer Quick summary: If an estate-owned house is facing foreclosure and one co-administrator refuses to sign to allow a…
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How to Obtain Rhode Island Probate Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific estate dispute…
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Rhode Island — How to get a deceased parent’s will filed when a family member refuses to produce the original
Detailed Answer — How to get a deceased person’s will filed when a family member refuses to produce the original…
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Rhode Island — Who Gets Leftover Funds After a Home Sale in Probate?
Disclaimer This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice specific to your situation, consult…
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Rhode Island: Reimbursing Personal Payments for a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien
Can you be repaid from the estate for money you paid toward the decedent’s vehicle lien? Short answer: Often yes…