# R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-4: Resignation of fiduciary

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-4
- **Heading:** Resignation of 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 33-18-4

## Text

Whenever an executor, administrator, or guardian shall in writing resign his or her trust to the probate court having jurisdiction of the estate, the court may accept the resignation and, upon petition, appoint a successor, who shall have all the power that the person resigning had unless provision to the contrary is made by will; but no resignation shall be accepted until the person resigning shall have settled his or her accounts with the court.

## 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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