Chapter 136

2006 -- H 7598

Enacted 06/16/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO COURTS -- TEMPORARY CUSTODIANS

Introduced By: Representatives Jackson, Lewiss, and Scott

Date Introduced: February 16, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 8-9-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 8-9 entitled "Probate

Courts" is hereby amended to read as follows:

8-9-10. Appointment and supervision of temporary custodians of decedents' estates.

-- Every probate court may appoint any suitable person or persons as custodian or custodians to

have the charge and care of the real and personal property of deceased persons, the settlement of

whose estates is within the jurisdiction of the court, until letters testamentary or of administration

are granted; the court may require the custodians to give bond to the court, with or without surety

or sureties, in its discretion; the court may also, in its discretion, authorize the custodians to sell

any property which is perishable, or can be kept only at disproportionate expense, that may come

to their possession by virtue of the appointment, and to take any other action that the court may

direct. The custodians shall in all things be subject to the control of the court and act under its

direction, and shall receive a reasonable compensation out of the estate.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage and shall apply to all actions

involving wills, estates, trusts and fiduciaries commenced after the date of this act.

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