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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-19-3 (2026)

Authority to sell real estate

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The probate court which issued letters testamentary, of administration, guardianship, or conservatorship may grant authority to an executor or administrator to sell the real estate of a deceased person, or to a guardian or conservator to sell the real estate of his or her ward, for cash or on credit, upon a petition filed describing the particular estate to be sold and setting forth the facts on which the petition is founded.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1964–1990 · leading case: Tangleridge Dev. Corp. v. Joslin, 570 A.2d 1109 (R.I. 1990).
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Tangleridge Dev. Corp. v. Joslin, 570 A.2d 1109 (R.I. 1990). “General Laws 1956 (1984 Reenactment) § 33-19-3 provides, "The probate court which issued letters testamentary or of administration or guardianship or conservatorship may grant authority to an executor or administrator to sell the real estate of a deceased person, or to a…”
Ranalli v. Edwards, 202 A.2d 516 (R.I. 1964). · cites it 2× “The appellant, however, appears to contend that these petitions were filed under § 33-19-3. They were heard and determined by the city solicitor of the city of Pawtucket acting as judge of the probate court by virtue of his appointment to that office specifically for such…”
DeLisi v. Caito, 463 A.2d 167 (R.I. 1983). “” The defendant also cites the following portion of § 33-19-3 to support his contention: “The probate court which issued letters * * * of * * * guardianship may grant authority to * * * a guardian to sell the real estate of his ward, upon a petition filed describing the…”
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