# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-7: Testamentary power

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-7
- **Heading:** Testamentary power
- **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 15-4-7

## Text

Any married woman of sane mind and not less than eighteen (18) years of age may dispose of her real or personal estate or any portion of her real or personal estate by last will and testament, executed in the manner in which other wills are required to be executed for disposition of like property.

## 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)
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- [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)
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- [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)
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- [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)
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