# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-6: Release of interest

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-6
- **Heading:** Release of interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-4 / Section 15-4-6

## Text

A married woman, including a minor, may bar her right of life estate created by chapter 25 of title 33 in any estate of her husband by joining with him in the deed conveying the estate, and releasing her claim to life estate created by chapter 25 of title 33, or by releasing her right of life estate by her separate deed acknowledged in the same manner as provided in § 15-4-5.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-1 § 15-4-1. Ownership of separate property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-2 § 15-4-2. Receipt of property and release of debts by married woman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-3 § 15-4-3. Power to contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-4 § 15-4-4. Conveyance of property to or from husband or other persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-5 § 15-4-5. Acknowledgment of deeds and letters of attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-6 § 15-4-6. Release of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-7 § 15-4-7. Testamentary power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-8 § 15-4-8. Rights of spouses in real estate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-9 § 15-4-9. Trade or business €” Partnership with husband.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-10 § 15-4-10. Power to act as fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-11 § 15-4-11. Agent for husband €” Husband as agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-12 § 15-4-12. Liability for contracts or torts of husband or wife.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-13 § 15-4-13. Liability of property to attachment and levy €” Liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-14 § 15-4-14. Proceeding by or against married woman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-14.md)

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