2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 33 - Probate practice and procedure
CHAPTER 33-18 - Decedents' and Incompetents' Estates Generally
§ 33-18-5 - Appointment of new fiduciary – Powers of survivors – New bond.
SECTION 33-18-5
§ 33-18-5 Appointment of new fiduciary – Powers of survivors – New bond. – In case the person so resigning was the sole executor, administrator, or guardian, the court shall appoint an administrator or guardian as a successor; if he or she were a joint executor or joint testamentary guardian, the continuing executor or guardian, if required, shall give a new bond; but if he or she were a joint administrator or guardian appointed by the court, a new administrator or guardian, if deemed advisable, may be appointed in the place of the one so resigning; and a new bond of the survivor, or of the survivor with the new administrator or guardian, shall be given, and other proceedings shall be taken as may be deemed advisable.
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