Form PC-1.9 Petition for Voluntary Informal Executor - Rhode Island

How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Rhode Island?

Here is how you need to fill out and submit a Rhode Island Small Estate Affidavit:

1. First of all, you have to make sure the state requirements related to the filing are complied with . You are obliged to wait for thirty days after the passing of the estate owner to file the papers, confirm the assets are less than $15.000, and book an appointment with a notary public to formalize the document. While you are waiting, you can use the time to find out whether the estate currently has a personal representative - reach out to a probate court for this information.
2. Complete the affidavit . Indicate the county and city where you plan to submit the document, write down the name, address, and the date the estate owner died, include your own personal details and explain your relationship with them, confirm you have followed the state regulations that cover the small estate settlement, certify the deceased person did not own real estate, name all the heirs of the estate, list the assets and record their value, sign and date the document. Without the notarization, the affidavit will be considered invalid so ensure you visit the notary public before you sign the form.
3. Once the notary seal is obtained, you are permitted to file the affidavit with the local court - the judge and clerk will check the details you provided and approve the simplified estate settlement procedure.