2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
CHAPTER 46-22.1 - Uniform Boat Title Act
§ 46-22.1-8.1 - Transfer of title by intestate succession.
SECTION 46-22.1-8.1
§ 46-22.1-8.1 Transfer of title by intestate succession. – (a) Unless otherwise provided in the last will and testament of a decedent, any vessel(s) owned by the decedent shall belong, and title to the vessel(s) shall pass, to the surviving spouse.
(b) The assistant director for the department of environmental management shall register the vessel(s) in the name of the surviving spouse upon presentation of the death certificate and registration of the vessel(s) of the decedent to the department of environmental management.
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