Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Rhode Island

Likely the bank meant �death certificate,� not �short certificate.�

You can obtain a death certificate - though probably wise to get 4 or 5 - by contacting RI Dept of Health Office of Vital Records: http://www.health.state.ri.us/programs/vitalrecords/index.php

Be aware, you may need to open an estate for her and file an estate tax return.

Consider consulting with a good, honest local lawyer to help you.

Condolences on your loss,

Scott Summer, Staff General Counsel

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