Guides for Rhode Island
- One of the most restrictive small estate processes in the country.
- The affidavit is limited to intangible personal property (bank accounts, stocks) under $15,000 and cannot include any real estate.
- Levies its own estate tax on larger estates.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Rhode Island
A complete guide to probate in Rhode Island: the $15,000 small estate threshold for intangible property, municipal Probate Courts, and the statutory life estate for surviving spouses.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Rhode Island?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Rhode Island, state regulations, and ways to reduce funeral expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Rhode Island
How to order certified death certificates in Rhode Island: costs, processing times, ordering through the Division of Vital Records, and town clerk options.
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