The appointment of a debtor as an executor shall in no case be deemed an extinguishment of the debt; but all such debts shall be accounted for as assets by the executor, unless otherwise directed by the will.
Debts owed by executor to decedent
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-9-5., under Chapter 33-9 Collection and Management of Decedents’ Estates.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-9-5.