§ 33-25-6. Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to rights of common law and/or statutory dower or common law and/or statutory curtesy as they existed prior to April 17, 1978, but, if it should be held that this chapter cannot constitutionally apply thereto, it shall nevertheless be fully effective with regard to the estate of all persons who shall die after April 17, 1978 any other law or statute notwithstanding.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 26, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-25 - Dower and Curtesy
Section 33-25-1. - Dower and curtesy abolished.
Section 33-25-2. - Life estate to spouse.
Section 33-25-3. - Life estate precedence.
Section 33-25-4. - Election by surviving spouse — Recording of waiver and claim.
Section 33-25-5. - Payment of value of life estate in lieu thereof.