Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Rhode Island

i own my house with my mother who just passed away. There is no will. Do I have to go to probate in order to keep my house.
I live in the state of RI

Asked on 2/19/11, 2:54 pm

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Paul Lancia Attorney Paul Lancia

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If the house is held as joint tenants, no court, if tenants in common, then yes.

Answered on 2/20/11, 4:04 pm

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