R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-9-15: Purposes for which borrowing authorized.

Borrowing may be authorized for any one or more of the following purposes:

(1) To discharge any existing lien or mortgage on the real or personal estate of the decedent;

(2) To pay the debts of the decedent;

(3) To pay the funeral expenses;

(4) To pay the charges of administration;

(5) To pay the estate, inheritance, legacy, or succession taxes;

(6) To pay the expenses of supporting the decedent’s family as prescribed by law;

(7) To pay the legacies under the will; and

(8) For any other purpose whatsoever which the court may approve as necessary or desirable for the protection or benefit of the estate.