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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 33 - Probate practice and procedure
CHAPTER 33-11 - Claims Against Decedents' Estates
§ 33-11-50 - Limitation of actions by creditors of decedent.

SECTION 33-11-50

   § 33-11-50  Limitation of actions by creditors of decedent. – No personal representative shall be held to answer to the suit of a creditor of the decedent, except to a suit on the fiduciary's bond, or as is otherwise provided, unless the suit is commenced within two (2) years from the date of the first publication and before any order of distribution has been made on the estate of the decedent.

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