In accordance with the Town Charter, the Town Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Probate Court. The Town Clerk also serves as Acting Judge in the absence or inability of the Probate Judge or Town Solicitor to serve in that capacity. All petitions filed in association with the administration of the estate of a resident or property owner in the Town of South Kingstown are filed in this office and scheduled for hearing.

Probate Court Sessions

The next Probate Court session is scheduled for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 and will be held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall beginning at 9:30 AM. The docket, which will be available 2 days prior to the hearing can be found under the Additional Probate Court Information at the bottom of this page.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: The advertising deadline for the December 21, 2023 Probate Court session is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023. 

The Probate Court is normally held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Town Hall in the Town Council Chambers. All petitions that do not require advertising or those that are on waiver should be submitted to the Town Clerk by noon on the Friday preceding the Court session. The required fees must accompany all petitions.

Legal Advice Note

Please note that the Probate Clerk will do everything possible to expedite the petitions but can in no way offer any legal advice. We strongly recommend that you seek legal advice from your attorney.