Rhode Island § 33-5-4 - Execution and Revocation of Wills
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§ 33-5-4. Execution and Revocation of Wills
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-5-4
§ 33-5-4. Nomination of guardian by will.
Every person authorized by law to make a will may nominate by the person’s will a guardian or guardians for the person’s children during their minority, and a successor guardian or guardians for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities as defined in chapter 22 of title 40.1 for whom the person had been appointed guardian during the person’s lifetime, and the probate court shall appoint the guardian or guardians unless good cause be shown to the contrary; provided, that, in the case of husband and wife, the survivor, being otherwise qualified, shall be the guardian of their children.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 203, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 254, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 298, § 3; G.L. 1938,
ch. 566, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 33-5-4; P.L. 1980, ch. 141, § 1; P.L. 2023, ch. 61, § 5,
effective June 14, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 62, § 5, effective June 14, 2023.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 33-5-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 33-5-4 cover?
Section 33-5-4 ("Execution and Revocation of Wills") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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