§ 33-14-7. Expense of prosecuting or defending appeal on admission to probate.
In case of an appeal from the order or decree of a probate court admitting or refusing to admit to probate the will of any deceased person, the court shall allow to the executor or administrator, as the case may be, his or her just and reasonable expenses, including counsel and attorney fees, in supporting or defending against the will, on appeal; and the expense shall be allowed in the account of the executor or administrator with the estate as part of the expenses of the settlement of the estate.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 865; G.L. 1909, ch. 312, § 51; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 51; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 49; G.L. 1956, § 33-14-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-14 - Accounts of Executors and Administrators
Section 33-14-1. - Times when accounts required.
Section 33-14-2. - Charges and credits shown — Investments.
Section 33-14-2.2. - Form of certification.
Section 33-14-3. - Examination of executor or administrator on oath.
Section 33-14-4. - Citation to render account.
Section 33-14-5. - Failure to account after citation.
Section 33-14-6. - Charges and disbursements allowed.
Section 33-14-7. - Expense of prosecuting or defending appeal on admission to probate.
Section 33-14-8. - Compensation of executors and administrators.
Section 33-14-9. - Interest on unreasonable detention of money.
Section 33-14-10. - Application of small amounts due to persons under disability.
Section 33-14-11. - Conclusiveness of settlement of accounts.
Section 33-14-12. - Accounting between executors and administrators.