The personal estate shall be first chargeable for expenses, charges, and debts, and the real estate shall be chargeable only so far as the personal estate is insufficient for that purpose, except as otherwise provided by law or will.
Order of application of property
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-12-2., under Chapter 33-12 Payment of Decedents’ Debts and Charges.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-12-2.