John E. Martinelli, Probate Court Judge
Paul V. Jabour, Esq, Clerk
Susan L. Nikolian, Deputy Clerk
Paul V. Jabour, Esq, Clerk
Susan L. Nikolian, Deputy Clerk
David N. Cicilline
Mayor of Providence
Providence Probate Court
This court has jurisdiction over the following types of case:
- Decedent's estates; this includes persons who have died with a Will (testate) or those without one (intestate).
- Adult Limited Guardianships, either of the person, estate or both.
- Minor Guardianships, either of the person, estate or both.
- Adult Adoptions
- Name Changes
Every City or Town in this state has it's own probate court, which administers these laws. Probate Court is a court of law established by RIGL 8-9; the operating statute for Probate is RIGL Title 33.
Providence Probate Court is located on the fifth floor of City Hall.The Providence Probate Judge is John E. Martinelli; the Clerk of the Court is Paul V. Jabour, Esq. Both are elected by the City Council and serve for a term of six (6) years. If the judge is unable to hear a particular case, the clerk sits in his stead.
Court Sessions for Summer 2008
Providence Probate Court Menu
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 - 4:30
Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 - 4:00
Probate Court of the City of Providence
City Hall, 5th Floor
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 421-7740 ext 307
Fax: (401) 861-6208
