Rhode Island: How to Set Up an Annuity for Settlement Funds Held for a Child
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Laws and court practices change. Consult a Rhode Island attorney licensed in probate or personal-injury settlements before acting. Overview If you have settlement money that belongs to a minor in Rhode Island, the state generally requires special handling to protect the child’s funds. A common […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Steps to Take If You Don’t Have a Doctor’s Note After an ER Visit
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in Rhode Island. Understand your immediate options after emergency care without a doctor’s note If you visited an emergency department but left without a traditional doctor’s note, you still have several practical and legal options […]
Read article →Negotiating a Fair Settlement in Rhode Island: What to Do When the First Offer Is Far Below Your Demand
Detailed Answer — How to negotiate a fair settlement in Rhode Island when the initial offer is far below your demand This guide explains practical, step-by-step strategies you can use in Rhode Island to respond when the insurance company or opposing party’s opening offer is much lower than what you expect. It assumes you have […]
Read article →Rhode Island — How Settlement Funds Are Delivered and Processed
How settlement funds are delivered and processed in Rhode Island Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This content is educational and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Rhode Island attorney. Detailed answer — what typically happens after the insurance company issues a check When […]
Read article →Rhode Island: How to Challenge a Suspected Forged Will — Steps to Contest Probate
Detailed Answer Short overview: If you believe a will admitted to probate in Rhode Island is forged, act quickly. The typical path is to obtain the probate file and the original will, preserve evidence, and file a formal objection in Probate Court asking the court to refuse admission or to set the document aside. You […]
Read article →Lost or Damaged Will in the Mail: What Rhode Island Executors Need to Know
Detailed Answer This article explains what typically happens in Rhode Island when the original signed will is lost or damaged in transit before it is filed with the probate court. It describes practical steps, what evidence the probate court will look for, and the possible outcomes. This is educational information only and not legal advice. […]
Read article →Recovering Surplus Funds After a Tax Sale in Rhode Island
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a Rhode Island attorney. Detailed Answer — How Rhode Island surplus funds from a tax sale are recovered When a municipality in Rhode Island sells a property at a tax sale to collect unpaid property taxes, the sale price can […]
Read article →Rhode Island: What Financial Powers a Power of Attorney Can Give an Agent
Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, the typical powers a financial power of attorney (POA) can give an agent under Rhode Island law and how those powers work. This is a general overview — the actual authority depends on the written document you sign and applicable Rhode Island statutes. This is not legal […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Can Trust/Escrow Funds Be Released Before a Deed Is Recorded?
Can funds held in trust be released if the deed hasn’t been recorded yet? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on the escrow instructions, the parties’ agreement, the involvement of a lender or title insurer, and the risk each party is willing to accept. Recording the deed is not always required for the deed […]
Read article →Rhode Island: Do You Have to Attend Court for a Minor Settlement?
Detailed Answer Under Rhode Island practice, most civil settlements that involve a minor (someone under 18) require court review and judicial approval before the money can be fully released to a parent, guardian, or the minor. The court’s job is to make sure the settlement is fair, that the minor’s interests are protected, and that […]
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