Rhode Island Disclaimer of Interest

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Rhode Island Disclaimer of Property Interest

Under the Rhode Island Statutes, the beneficiary of an interest in property may disclaim the gift, either in part or in full (R.I. Gen. Laws 34-5). Note that the option to disclaim is only available to beneficiaries who have not acted in any way to indicate acceptance or ownership of the interest ( 34-5-9).

The document must be in writing and include a description of the interest, a declaration of intent to disclaim all or a defined portion of the interest, and be signed by the disclaimant ( 34-5-4).

If real property is involved, record the original document or an attested copy within nine months of the transfer (e.g., the death of the creator of the interest) in the office of the person having charge of the recording of deeds in the city or town in which the property is located ( 34-5-6 (a) (2)). This helps to avoid any ambiguity regarding the chain of title. In addition, deliver or mail a copy to the person or entity having legal title or possession of the property ( 34-5-6 (b)).

A disclaimer is irrevocable and binding for the disclaimant and his or her creditors ( 34-5-7), so be sure to consult an attorney when in doubt about the drawbacks and benefits. If the interest arises out of jointly-owned property, seek legal advice as well.

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How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Lori W.

"Great resource! Nice to have these forms and information available. No problems at the recorder, in …"

— MARILYN I.

"Very pleased with your user friendly site."

— Norma M.

"this is great because it saves money and gets the job done"

— Andrew M.

"Very easy to find the Quitclaim Deed form I needed. It was correct format and was accepted by my ban…"

— Lawrence W.

"Great so Far!"

Common Uses for Disclaimer of Interest

Decline a partial interest in a property you do not want
Decline an inherited property interest to redirect it to another heir
Disclaim an interest to allow property to pass to your children
Formally disclaim an interest in gifted real estate

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our disclaimer of interest forms are specifically formatted for each county in Rhode Island.

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