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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1.1-1. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Decedent” means any person whose life is taken by a slayer; (2) “Property” shall include any real and personal property and any right or interest therein; (3) “Slayer” means any person who wilfully and unlawfully takes or procures to be taken the lif…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1.1-10. Exercise of power of appointment
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(a) As to any exercise of a power of appointment in favor of the slayer in the will of the decedent, the slayer shall be deemed to have predeceased the decedent and the appointment to have lapsed. (b) Property held either presently or in remainder by the slayer subject to be dive…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1.1-11. Insurance proceeds
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(a) Insurance proceeds payable to the slayer as the beneficiary or assignee of any policy or certificate of insurance on the life of the decedent or as the survivor of a joint life policy, even though such policy or certificate was procured and maintained by the slayer and even t…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1.1-12. Insurance companies, banks, or other obligors — Relief from liability when payment made without notice
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Any insurance company making payment according to the terms of its policy or any bank or other person performing an obligation for the slayer as one of several joint obligors shall not be subjected to additional liability by the terms of this chapter if such payment or performanc…