Providence County, Rhode Island
Probate in Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence County probate filings are heard at the Providence courthouse under Rhode Island law (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-22-1 et seq.). The process below applies statewide; specific court fees and forms are available from the Providence County Clerk.
Providence County probate at a glance
- County seat
- Providence
- Court
- Probate Court (municipal)
- Population (est.)
- 660,741
- Typical timeline
- 32–52 weeks
- Filing fee
- $35–$500
- Small-estate threshold
- $15,000
- Statute
- R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-22-1 et seq.
For exact fees + forms, check the Providence County Clerk’s office or the state source: www.sos.ri.gov.
Rhode Island probate, step by step
- 1File petition with the municipal Probate Court
- 2Court appoints executor or administrator and issues letters
- 3Publish notice to creditors; six-month claim period runs
- 4File inventory within 90 days and pay debts and taxes
- 5File final account and decree of distribution
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county. Consult a licensed Rhode Island probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.