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Rhode Island Estate Value Calculator

Rhode Island doesn't have a transfer-on-death deed yet — but a 2026 bill actually passed the Senate, making it one of the closest attempts the state has seen. Check each asset below to see what actually counts toward the probate estate.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-3-1, § 34-15-12, § 19-9-14.1 FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

By the FigureMyTax Editorial Team · Reviewed 2026 · How we calculate

What's in this estate?

For each asset the person owned, enter its value and how it's titled. We'll sort each one into the Rhode Island probate estate or outside it.

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Joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and a partition-action twist

Rhode Island recognizes joint tenancy with right of survivorship and tenancy by the entirety for married couples. But a real 2021 Supreme Court ruling shows survivorship can be suspended entirely if a partition lawsuit was already pending when a joint tenant died. See our full breakdown of Rhode Island joint tenancy rules.

No TOD deed yet, but a 2026 bill just passed the Senate

Rhode Island has not enacted a transfer-on-death deed statute. A 2026 bill, S 2050, actually passed the Senate on June 9, 2026 — the furthest a TOD deed bill has advanced in the state to date. See our full account of Rhode Island's TOD deed attempts and what owners use instead.

Bank accounts follow the standard multi-party framework

Rhode Island's multi-party account statute, effective since July 2008, follows the standard uniform account structure. See our guide to Rhode Island beneficiary and P.O.D. accounts.

Where this feeds into other Rhode Island calculators

The probate-estate total from this tool is the starting point for Rhode Island's probate cost and executor fee calculators, and for checking Rhode Island's small estate procedures. Rhode Island has a state estate tax on larger estates — see our Rhode Island Estate Tax Calculator for that separate calculation.

Rhode Island estate value — frequently asked questions

Does jointly owned real estate skip probate in Rhode Island?

Yes, if it's held as joint tenants with right of survivorship or as tenancy by the entirety between married spouses. Both forms pass automatically to the surviving owner without a probate proceeding.

Does Rhode Island have a transfer on death deed?

Not yet. Rhode Island has not enacted a TOD deed statute, though a 2026 bill, S 2050, passed the Senate on June 9, 2026 and remains one of the closest attempts to date.

Can a pending partition lawsuit change what happens to a Rhode Island joint tenancy?

Yes. The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled that the automatic right of survivorship in a joint tenancy is abrogated when an action for partition is pending, letting a deceased joint tenant's estate continue that lawsuit.

Does Rhode Island recognize tenancy by the entirety?

Yes, for married couples. It provides automatic survivorship to the surviving spouse and protects the property from a creditor pursuing only one spouse's individual debts.

Does a joint bank account automatically pass to the survivor in Rhode Island?

Generally yes, when set up with survivorship language. Rhode Island follows the standard multiple-party account framework, effective since July 2008.

Rhode Island estate value tools & guides

Rhode Island Joint Tenancy RulesA pending lawsuit can suspend survivorship Rhode Island's TOD Deed AttemptsA 2026 bill just passed the Senate Rhode Island Beneficiary AccountsP.O.D., life insurance, retirement accounts Rhode Island Estate Tax CalculatorRhode Island taxes large estates at the state level Rhode Island Small Estate CheckerIs this estate small enough to skip probate? Rhode Island Probate Cost CalculatorWhat full probate would cost on this total

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Rhode Island statute (R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-3-1, § 34-15-12, § 19-9-14.1) verified per our methodology. How a specific asset is actually classified depends on its full paperwork, account agreement, or deed language. Confirm with the city or town Recorder or a licensed Rhode Island attorney before acting.