§ 33-22-26. Cost and fees in contested and appealed cases — Persons deemed parties of record.
In cases contested before a probate court or on appeal from the probate court, costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees in the discretion of the court may be awarded to either party to be paid by the other, or to either or both parties to be paid out of the estate which is the subject of the controversy, as justice may require. Any person petitioning or objecting to a petition shall be deemed to be a party of record in the matter in which he or she appears.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 777; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 360, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 571, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 33-22-26; P.L. 2007, ch. 158, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 257, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-22 - Practice in Probate Courts
Section 33-22-2. - Contents of petition for probate or administration.
Section 33-22-3. - Notice given by petitioner on filing of petition and hearing.
Section 33-22-5. - Waiver of notice.
Section 33-22-6. - Additional notice given — Failure to comply.
Section 33-22-7. - Proceedings in which notice given by court.
Section 33-22-9. - Notice of account containing credit for sale or mortgage of real estate.
Section 33-22-10. - Notice in discretion of court.
Section 33-22-11. - Notice by advertisement.
Section 33-22-12. - Notice by service or mail.
Section 33-22-13. - Advertisement in foreign language newspaper or other notice.
Section 33-22-14. - Findings of court as to notice.
Section 33-22-15. - Dispensation with notice by assent of parties.
Section 33-22-16. - Probate forms.
Section 33-22-17. - Representation of unborn, unascertained, and incompetent persons.
Section 33-22-18. - Administration of oaths.
Section 33-22-19.1. - Record of probate court proceedings.
Section 33-22-19.2. - Hearings in probate courts — Evidence and discovery.
Section 33-22-20. - Deposit of money paid into registry.
Section 33-22-21. - Fees enumerated — Hearing date to be noted on receipt.
Section 33-22-22. - Fees excused on veterans’ guardianships.
Section 33-22-25. - Payment of fees into local treasury — Power to provide for fixed salaries.
Section 33-22-27. - Execution for cost and fees.
Section 33-22-28. - Name change.
Section 33-22-29. - Local rules of probate court.
Section 33-22-30. - Probate court docket and special sessions.