R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.1-22: Application of property to debts contracted during minority.

Whenever a guardian of the estate only is appointed, the property of the minor in the hands of the guardian shall not be chargeable with any debt against the minor contracted during the life of his or her father; but in case any part of the property of the minor is deemed necessary for his or her support or education, the property shall be paid out by the guardian for that purpose, under the advice and direction of the probate court.