Title 33
Probate Practice and Procedure

Chapter 1.1
Disposition of Property of Person Killed by Another

R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1.1-9

§ 33-1.1-9. Contingent remainder — Future interest.

As to any contingent remainder or executory or other future interest held by the slayer subject to become vested in him or her or increased in any way for him or her upon the condition of the death of the decedent:

(1) If the interest would not have become vested or increased if he or she had predeceased the decedent, he or she shall be deemed to have so predeceased the decedent;

(2) In any case, the interest shall not be vested or increased during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent.

History of Section.
P.L. 1962, ch. 62, § 1.