City of Pawtucket
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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?

DescriptionFee
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 with Advertisement$89.00
Adult Adoptions (May need Change on Name)$34.00 + $89.00
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
*All other Petitions (RIGL 33-22.21): $34.00