The probate court of any town may appoint or approve a guardian of the estate of a person who resides outside this state and has an estate in the town and has no guardian in this state and who, if a resident, would be liable to be put under guardianship under the provisions of this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.1-9
Guardian of estate of nonresident
P.L. 1992, ch. 493, § 5.
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