§ 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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-21 - Unclaimed Property
Section 33-21-1. - Town taking possession of property.
Section 33-21-3. - Action for recovery of property.
Section 33-21-4. - Subjection of estate to debts of decedent.
Section 33-21-5. - Order for sale of real estate.
Section 33-21-6. - Proceeds of sale.
Section 33-21-7 - — 33-21-9. Repealed.