2005 Rhode Island Code - § 33-11-4 — Manner of filing claims – Copy to executor or administrator.

    All persons having claims, including pending suits, preferred claims, and claims of the executor or administrator, against the estate of a deceased person shall file statements of their claims in the office of the clerk of the probate court in such form which adequately sets forth the nature and approximate amount (if known) of the claim, and the name and address of the claimant and of his or her attorney, if any. Each statement of claims, other than that filed by an executor or administrator, shall contain an affidavit that a copy of the statement was transmitted by hand delivery, or forwarded to the executor or administrator, or his or her attorney of record by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.