Whenever the intestate dies and leaves a surviving spouse, the real estate of the intestate shall descend and pass to the surviving spouse for his or her natural life. The provisions of §§ 33-1-1 and 33-1-2 shall be subject to the provisions of this section and § 33-1-6.
Life estate descending to spouse
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1-5., under Chapter 33-1 Rules of Descent.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1-5.