# R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-3: Citation in action to remove fiduciary

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-3
- **Heading:** Citation in action to remove fiduciary
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 33 / Chapter 33-18 / Section 33-18-3

## Text

Whenever complaint shall be made by any person interested in the estate, or by any creditor, or by the surety on the bond of any executor, administrator or guardian, for the removal of an executor, administrator or guardian, a citation shall issue to the executor, administrator or guardian, embodying the substance of the complaint, or with a copy of the complaint annexed, which citation shall be in the form, and shall be served, as provided in § 33-22-12.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-1 § 33-18-1. Publication of qualification of fiduciary €” Statement filed by clerk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-2 § 33-18-2. General grounds for removal of fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-3 § 33-18-3. Citation in action to remove fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-4 § 33-18-4. Resignation of fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-5 § 33-18-5. Appointment of new fiduciary €” Powers of survivors €” New bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-6 § 33-18-6. Transfer of records and property to successor fiduciary €” Action on bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-7 § 33-18-7. Continuation of actions by or against successor fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-8 § 33-18-8. Judgment against fiduciary in continuation of action by or against decedent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-9 § 33-18-9. Appointment of agent by nonresident fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-10 § 33-18-10. Appointment of agent by fiduciary removing from state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-11 § 33-18-11. Death, resignation, or removal of fiduciary€™s agent from state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-12 § 33-18-12. Revocation of power of fiduciary€™s agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-13 § 33-18-13. Removal of fiduciary for failure to appoint agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-14 § 33-18-14. Service of process on fiduciary€™s agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-14.md)

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