§ 34-5-3. Disclaimer by fiduciaries.
The probate court having jurisdiction of the estate of a beneficiary is empowered to authorize the duly appointed guardian or conservator of the beneficiary or the legal representative of the estate of a deceased beneficiary to execute and file a disclaimer on behalf of the beneficiary or deceased beneficiary’s estate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. This authority shall be granted, notwithstanding any diminution in the size of the estate of the beneficiary or of the deceased beneficiary by virtue of the proposed disclaimer, upon finding that the proposed disclaimer is not detrimental to the interests of the beneficiary or of the estate of the deceased beneficiary, as the case may be.
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.