§ 33-9-15. Purposes for which borrowing authorized.
Borrowing may be authorized for any one or more of the following purposes:
(1) To discharge any existing lien or mortgage on the real or personal estate of the decedent;
(2) To pay the debts of the decedent;
(3) To pay the funeral expenses;
(4) To pay the charges of administration;
(5) To pay the estate, inheritance, legacy, or succession taxes;
(6) To pay the expenses of supporting the decedent’s family as prescribed by law;
(7) To pay the legacies under the will; and
(8) For any other purpose whatsoever which the court may approve as necessary or desirable for the protection or benefit of the estate.
History of Section.G.L., ch 312, § 56, as enacted by P.L. 1921, ch. 2030, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 363, § 56; G.L. 1938, ch. 575, § 54; G.L. 1956, § 33-9-15.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-9 - Collection and Management of Decedents’ Estates
Section 33-9-1. - Return of inventory of estate.
Section 33-9-2. - Wearing apparel.
Section 33-9-3. - Emblements of lands.
Section 33-9-4. - Appraisal of property.
Section 33-9-5. - Debts owed by executor to decedent.
Section 33-9-6. - Marking and care of decedent’s grave.
Section 33-9-7. - Continuation of decedent’s business.
Section 33-9-8. - Redemption or sale of incumbered property.
Section 33-9-9. - Real estate mortgages as personal property.
Section 33-9-10. - Sale of mortgage and debt.
Section 33-9-11. - Taking possession of property by mortgage.
Section 33-9-12. - Possession and sale of property taken through mortgage.
Section 33-9-13. - Redemption of mortgaged property from executor or administrator.
Section 33-9-14. - Authority of executor or administrator to borrow.
Section 33-9-15. - Purposes for which borrowing authorized.
Section 33-9-16. - Effect of borrowing by executor or administrator.
Section 33-9-17. - Lender not liable for loss or misapplication.
Section 33-9-18. - Authority to lend, invest, vote, and protect investments.
Section 33-9-19. - General powers of executor or administrator unaffected.
Section 33-9-20. - Representation of contingent interests and persons non sui juris.
Section 33-9-21. - Appeals to supreme court.
Section 33-9-24. - Continuation of actions by or against decedent.
Section 33-9-25. - Substitution and execution by successor administrator.
Section 33-9-26. - Liability of executor in own wrong.
Section 33-9-27. - Personal liability of executor or administrator for debts of estate.
Section 33-9-28. - Civil action with suggestion of waste.
Section 33-9-29. - Descent or distribution of real estate to be recorded.