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In Rhode Island this means: If you die with surviving children, but no surviving spouse, your children will inherit everything. If you die with a surviving spouse, but no surviving children, your spouse will inherit up to $75,000 of your real estate and the right to use your real estate for the rest of his or her life.

If you are in possession of a will of a deceased person, you must either file it with the appropriate court or deliver it to the person named in the will as executor, as under Rhode Island law the will is to be filed within 30 days after death.

Yes. You can make your own will in Rhode Island and do not need an attorney if you have a simple estate and know your wishes. Because a will is a legal document, it's important to create it correctly, conforming with state law.

Before the court will proceed with probate, it must listen to any written objections and make a determination. In order to initiate a will contest in Rhode Island, the objectant must have legal standing. In other words, the person must have an immediate financial interest in the proceeding.

Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his presence, by his express direction. Witnesses: A Rhode Island will must be signed by at least two individuals present at the same time who subscribe to the will in the presence of the testator.

The cost of creating a will in Rhode Island can range from roughly $250 to $1000. A Rhode Island trust typically costs anywhere between $900 and $3,450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free.