R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-9-13: Redemption of mortgaged property from executor or administrator.

After surrender or recovery of possession of real estate mortgaged as provided in § 33-9-11, and before sale as provided in § 33-9-12, or in case the testator or intestate die possessed of any real estate mortgaged to him or her which may be redeemed, if the mortgagor, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns shall, within the time limited for redemption, redeem the mortgaged premises, the executor or administrator shall be entitled to receive the redemption money, and shall hold the money as personal property, and shall thereupon release and discharge the mortgaged premises by release, quitclaim, or other legal conveyance.