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Rhode Island does not authorize transfer on death deeds. 3 alternatives are available to transfer real property at death without probate.
Rhode Island has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute. No authority exists in R.I. Gen. Laws Title 34 (Property).
Rhode Island S 2027 (2024) passed the Senate 34-0 but died in the House. S 0141 (2025, Sen. Euer) was introduced 01/31/2025, referred to Senate Judiciary, and died in committee 06/20/2025. In the 2026 session, two URPTODA companion bills remain pending: H 7284 (introduced 01/23/2026, held for further study by House Judiciary on 03/26/2026) and S 2050 (introduced 01/09/2026, held for further study by Senate Judiciary on 04/28/2026). No TOD deed statute enacted.
These mechanisms transfer real property at death without probate in Rhode Island:
Consult a licensed attorney for help choosing the right mechanism for your situation.
Rhode Island legislators have introduced bills to authorize transfer on death deeds. The law has not been enacted as of the verification date (2026-05-27).
Rhode Island has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute. No authority exists in R.I. Gen. Laws Title 34 (Property).
Rhode Island recognizes 3 alternatives for transferring real property outside of probate: Revocable living trust; Joint tenancy with right of survivorship; Tenancy by the entirety (married couples).
No. Real property transfers are governed by the state where the property is located. A TOD deed signed under another state's law has no effect on real property in Rhode Island.
Yes. Legislation authorizing transfer on death deeds has been proposed in Rhode Island, but is not currently enacted. Rhode Island S 2027 (2024) passed the Senate 34-0 but died in the House. S 0141 (2025, Sen. Euer) was introduced 01/31/2025, referred to Senate Judiciary, and died in committee 06/20/2025. In the 2026 session, two URPTODA companion bills remain pending: H 7284 (introduced 01/23/2026, held for further study by House Judiciary on 03/26/2026) and S 2050 (introduced 01/09/2026, held for further study by Senate Judiciary on 04/28/2026). No TOD deed statute enacted.