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Rhode Island Estate Planning Laws

As much as we try to resist, age always catches up with us. This is why it's so crucial to think about -- and ultimately plan -- your estate as soon as possible. Welcome to FindLaw's Rhode Island Estate Planning laws section, with authoritative articles about important estate and end-of-life considerations written for non-attorneys. In this section, you'll learn about durable powers of attorney and living wills, which are different but similar in that they help ensure that you're health care and end-of-life wishes are honored. In addition, this section has articles on wills, probate, estate taxes, and more. Click on a link below to learn more about Rhode Island estate planning laws.

Learn About Rhode Island Estate Planning Laws

  • Rhode Island Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Summary of Rhode Island's durable power of attorney law, which allows you to name a trusted individual to make important health care decisions on your behalf.

  • Rhode Island Wills Laws

    Overview of Rhode Island laws pertaining to wills, which are documents detailing how an individuals belongings and affairs are to be handled after their death.

  • Rhode Island Probate and Estate Tax Law

    What you need to know about the probate process and estate taxes, and the importance of writing a will, including details about the order of inheritance.

  • Rhode Island Living Wills Laws

    Basics of Rhode Island's laws on living wills, which are legally binding documents in which an individual states their health care and end-of-life preferences.

  • Rhode Island Euthanasia Laws

    General information about Rhode Island's laws pertaining to euthanasia (mercy killing) or physician-assisted suicide, neither of which are legal in the state.

  • Rhode Island Civil Statute of Limitations

    The basics of Rhode Island's civil statute of limitations, which puts limits on how soon after a given incident an individual must file a civil lawsuit.

Rhode Island Estate Planning Law Articles

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