# R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-5: Appointment of new fiduciary €” Powers of survivors €” New bond

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-5
- **Heading:** Appointment of new fiduciary €” Powers of survivors €” New bond
- **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 33-18-5

## Text

In case the person so resigning was the sole executor, administrator, or guardian, the court shall appoint an administrator or guardian as a successor; if he or she were a joint executor or joint testamentary guardian, the continuing executor or guardian, if required, shall give a new bond; but if he or she were a joint administrator or guardian appointed by the court, a new administrator or guardian, if deemed advisable, may be appointed in the place of the one so resigning; and a new bond of the survivor, or of the survivor with the new administrator or guardian, shall be given, and other proceedings shall be taken as may be deemed advisable.

## 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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