The town council of the town of New Shoreham may act as a probate court within its town; the major part of the members elected constitutes a quorum for doing business, and the major part of those present at any legal meeting may decide upon any matter before them.
New Shoreham town council as probate court
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-9-2.2., under Chapter 8-9 Probate Courts.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-9-2.2.