§ 33-2-2. Presumption of survivorship as to each decedent.
Where the title to property or the devolution thereof depends upon priority of death and there is no sufficient evidence that the persons have died otherwise than simultaneously, the property of each person shall be disposed of as if he or she had survived, except as provided otherwise in this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1871, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-2-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-2 - Simultaneous Deaths
Section 33-2-1. - Short title.
Section 33-2-2. - Presumption of survivorship as to each decedent.
Section 33-2-3. - Successive beneficiaries dying simultaneously.
Section 33-2-4. - Joint tenants or tenants by entirety dying simultaneously.
Section 33-2-5. - Insurance policies.
Section 33-2-6. - Chapter not retroactive.
Section 33-2-7. - Chapter inapplicable where other provisions made.