§ 34-5-1. Definitions.
The following words as used in this chapter shall have these meanings:
(1) “Beneficiary” means any person to whom, and any estate, trust, corporation, or other legal entity to which, an interest in property would pass in any manner described in § 34-5-2, except for the execution and filing of a disclaimer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) An “interest in property” which may be disclaimed shall include:
(i) Any legal or equitable interest or estate, whether present, future, or contingent, in any real or personal property, or in any fractional part, share, or portion thereof, or in any dollar amount thereof, or in any specific asset or assets thereof;
(ii) Any fractional part, share or portion of any interest described in subdivision (i), or remainder or life estate or other lesser estate therein.
History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 392, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-5 - Disclaimer of Certain Property Interests
Section 34-5-1. - Definitions.
Section 34-5-2. - Disclaimer of interest in estate.
Section 34-5-3. - Disclaimer by fiduciaries.
Section 34-5-4. - Form of disclaimer.
Section 34-5-5. - Time for filing disclaimer.
Section 34-5-6. - Filing and service of disclaimer.
Section 34-5-7. - Reliance on disclaimer.
Section 34-5-8. - Disposition of disclaimed interest.
Section 34-5-9. - Waiver or bar to right to disclaim.