Rhode Island Last Will and Testament
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Rhode Island Legal Requirements
Key RI statutes and obligations that apply to your last will and testament.
Requirements
- Governed by Rhode Island Probate Code (RIGL §§33-5-1 et seq.); must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two competent adults
- Both witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator; witnesses should not be named beneficiaries
- Rhode Island requires probate for estates with real property; small estates (personal property under $15,000) may use a simplified affidavit procedure (RIGL §33-24-1)
Restrictions & Limits
- Rhode Island imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding $1,774,583 (2024 exemption, adjusted annually for inflation) at graduated rates up to 16% (RIGL §44-22-1.1); this is one of the lower federal-to-state exemption ratios in the Northeast
- Holographic wills (entirely in testator's handwriting) are not recognized in Rhode Island — a typed, witnessed will is required
- Surviving spouse has an elective share right to 1/3 of the augmented estate (RIGL §33-25-2)
Official Statute References
Primary Rhode Island statutes governing this document type.
Rhode Island Last Will and Testament FAQ
Common questions about last will and testaments under Rhode Island law.
Does Rhode Island have a state estate tax?
Yes. Rhode Island imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding approximately $1,774,583 (2024, adjusted annually), with rates up to 16% (RIGL §44-22-1.1). This is well below the federal exemption of $13.61 million, meaning many moderate-wealth Rhode Island residents owe state estate tax even if they owe no federal tax.
Are holographic wills valid in Rhode Island?
No. Rhode Island does not recognize holographic wills. A valid Rhode Island will must be typed or printed, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two competent adults. An improperly executed will is invalid and the estate passes under intestacy laws.
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