How to make a Will in Rhode Island

That's a great question - provide peace of mind, control over asset distribution, minimize family disputes, protect your children's future, support cherished charities, to name a few. With Snug, it's also incredibly easy to do, so what are you waiting for?

Probate in Rhode Island can take 6 months to a year or more, with the timeline largely dependent on the estate's complexity. Snug simplifies estate planning by offering a user-friendly online platform to create essential documents like wills and trusts. By utilizing Snug's services, clients can minimize potential disputes and delays in the probate process, providing a more efficient experience for beneficiaries.

The average cost of a will in Rhode Island is between $300 and $1,000, while a trust typically costs between $1,000 and $2,500. Snug offers a cost-effective solution by providing an intuitive online platform to create these crucial estate planning documents at a fraction of the traditional cost. Our transparent pricing allows clients to create their estate plans with confidence, knowing they're receiving a great value.

In Rhode Island, a will does not require notarization. Nonetheless, creating a self-proving will can be advantageous. A self-proving will includes a notarized affidavit signed by the testator and witnesses, verifying that the will is authentic and executed in compliance with Rhode Island law. This affidavit simplifies the probate process by eliminating the need for witnesses to appear in court to validate the will.

In Rhode Island, a will must be signed by at least two competent witnesses. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind. There are no explicit restrictions regarding the relationship between the testator and witnesses; however, it is advisable to use disinterested witnesses (i.e., those who are not beneficiaries of the will) to minimize potential conflicts of interest and challenges to the will's validity.