Rhode Island § 18-9-4 - Charitable Trusts
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 18-9-4 — Charitable Trusts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-9-4. Charitable Trusts
R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-9-4
§ 18-9-4. “Charitable trusts” defined.
“Charitable trusts” as used in this chapter means any fiduciary relationship with respect to property arising as a result of a manifestation of an intention to create it and subjecting the person by whom the property is held to equitable duties to deal with the property for charitable, educational, or religious purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2617, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 18-9-4.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 18-9-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 18-9-4 cover?
Section 18-9-4 ("Charitable Trusts") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 18-9-4?
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