R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15-16: Guardian of estate of nonresident.

The probate court of any city or town may appoint or approve a limited guardian or guardian of the estate of an individual who resides outside this state and who has an estate in the city or town and has no limited guardian or guardian in this state and who, if a resident, would meet the standards for limited guardianship or guardianship under the provisions of this chapter.