View Our Newest Version Here

2018 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate practice and procedure
Chapter 33-16 Veterans' Guardianships
Section 33-16-5 Maximum number of wards.

Universal Citation:
RI Gen L § 33-16-5 (2018)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.

§ 33-16-5. Maximum number of wards.

No person other than a bank or trust company shall be a guardian of more than five (5) wards at one time, unless all the wards are members of one family. Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the veterans administration, or other interested person, alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity for more than five (5) wards as provided in this chapter and requesting his or her discharge for that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith from the guardian and shall discharge him or her from guardianships in excess of five (5) and forthwith appoint a successor.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-5.)

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.