§ 33-8-2. Minority of named executor.
If a person named as executor in a will is at the time of the probate thereof under the age of eighteen (18) years, the other executor or executors, if any qualify, shall administer the estate until the minor arrives at full age, when, upon qualifying, he or she may be admitted as a joint executor of the will. If no other executor shall qualify, administration may be granted with the will annexed during the minority of the person named as executor and until he or she shall qualify.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 817; G.L. 1909, ch. 312, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-8-2; P.L. 1984, ch. 81, § 6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-8 - Appointment and Qualification of Executors and Administrators
Section 33-8-1. - Grant of letters to executor named in will.
Section 33-8-2. - Minority of named executor.
Section 33-8-3. - Neglect to present will for probate.
Section 33-8-5. - Powers of surviving and qualifying joint executors — Filling of vacancies.
Section 33-8-6. - Executor of executor.
Section 33-8-7. - Residence of administrator.
Section 33-8-8. - Administration of intestate estate.
Section 33-8-9. - Administration of partially intestate estate.