R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-3-11: Division of real estate devised in common.

Real estate held in common by devise may be divided, according to the respective rights of the parties entitled to such real estate, in the manner and form prescribed in this chapter for the division of intestate estates, and the like proceedings shall be had for effecting and confirming the same; provided, that the interest of surviving spouse shall be subject to distribution in accordance with §§ 33-25-1 — 33-25-6.