Probate Court
Information on Pawtucket Probate Court’s cases, rules, forms, and fees.
Cristine McBurney
Probate Judge
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Note:
Every City or Town in this state has its own probate court, which administers the law. Probate Court is
a court of law established by RIGL 8-9; the operating statute for Probate is RIGL Title 33.
What Kinds of Cases Does the Pawtucket Probate Court Handle?
- Decedent’s estates; this includes persons who have died with a Will (testate) or those without one (intestate).
- Adult Limited Guardianships, either of the person, estate or both.
- Minor Guardianships, either of the person, estate or both.
- Adult Adoptions
- Name Changes
Rules and Regulations
Commonly Used Probate Forms
What are the Pawtucket Probate Court Fees?
| Description | Fee |
| Administration with Advertisement | $124.00 |
| Administration on Waiver | $79.00 |
| Wills with Advertisement | $124.00 |
| Wills on Waiver | $79.00 |
| Guardianship | $124.00 |
| Accounts | $45.00 |
| Sale of Real Estate | $79.00 |
| Change of Name | $44.00 |
| Adult Adoptions (May need Change on Name) | $94.00 (+ $34.00) |
| Copies | $1.50 per page |
| Certification | $3.00 + $1.50 per page |
| Exemplified Copies | $8.00 + $1.50 per page |
| Certificate of Appointment | $5.00 |
| Copy of Change of Name Decree | $5.00 |
| File and Record Only | $34.00 |
| Voluntary Informal | $39.00 |
| Affidavit of Completed Administration | $34.00 |
| Police Background Check (may be required) | $5.00 per person |
*All other Petitions (RIGL 33-22.21): $34.00
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