§ 33-1-7. Descendants of deceased heirs.
The descendants of any person deceased shall inherit the real and personal estate that the person would have inherited had the person survived the intestate, subject to the express provisions of these canons of descent and distribution.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 937; G.L. 1909, ch. 316, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 367, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 567, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 33-1-7; P.L. 2014, ch. 260, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 312, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-1 - Rules of Descent
Section 33-1-2. - Descent of real estate to paternal or maternal kindred.
Section 33-1-3. - Descent when no paternal or maternal kindred survive.
Section 33-1-4. - Descent to persons not in being or not capable to take as heirs.
Section 33-1-5. - Life estate descending to spouse.
Section 33-1-6. - Widow’s or husband’s allowance of real estate in fee.
Section 33-1-7. - Descendants of deceased heirs.
Section 33-1-8. - Children born out of wedlock.
Section 33-1-10. - Surplus personalty not bequeathed.
Section 33-1-11. - Advancements and debts of decedent.