Yes. Rhode Island publishes Petition for Probate of Will (PC-1.5)R.I. Gen. Laws Title 33 — § 33-22-2 (contents of petition for probate or administration), § 33-8-8 (administration of intestate estate), § 33-17-1 (bond before entering on the trust), § 33-7-5 (will delivered into court within 30 days of notice of death), § 33-22-16 (uniform probate forms), § 33-22-21 (fees)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source, filed with the Municipal Probate Court of the city or town where the decedent residedR.I. Gen. Laws Title 33 — § 33-22-2 (contents of petition for probate or administration), § 33-8-8 (administration of intestate estate), § 33-17-1 (bond before entering on the trust), § 33-7-5 (will delivered into court within 30 days of notice of death), § 33-22-16 (uniform probate forms), § 33-22-21 (fees)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

The creditor claim period of 6 monthsR.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-11-4, 33-11-5, 33-11-5.1, 33-12-11, 33-22-11Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. A claim not presented in time is barred.

Within 90 daysR.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-9-1, 33-9-4Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.

The personal representative closes the estate by filing a final Account (Form PC-7.1) with the city/town probate court "upon completion of the period of administration" under R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-14-1; the court settles/allows the account and that settlement is final and conclusive on all parties (§ 33-14-11). A PR who is the sole beneficiary or who files a release from each beneficiary may instead file an Affidavit of Complete Administration (Form PC-7.3) in lieu of a final accountR.I. Gen. Laws §§ 33-14-1, 33-14-11, 33-13-11, 33-13-12; 44-23-36Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.