Rhode Island § 33-21-4 - Unclaimed Property
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§ 33-21-4. Unclaimed Property
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21-4
§ 33-21-4. Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.
Whenever any real estate shall be taken into possession by any town treasurer pursuant to this chapter, the real estate shall be subject and liable to the payment of the debts of the deceased to whom it belonged, as liens on the property; and these liens may be established and enforced by proceedings brought by the creditors against the town as trustee, at any time within two (2) years after the town has taken possession.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 957; G.L. 1909, ch. 317, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 368, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch.
582, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 33-21-4; P.L. 1961, ch. 195, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 33-21-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 33-21-4 cover?
Section 33-21-4 ("Unclaimed Property") 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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