Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-20.5-9. Temporary license issued to representative of deceased broker

In the event of the death of a licensed real estate broker who is the sole proprietor of a real estate business, the director shall, upon application by his or her legal representative, issue, without examination, a temporary license to that legal representative, or to an individual designated by him or her and approved by the director, upon filing of the required bond and the payment of the prescribed fee, that authorizes the temporary licensee to continue to transact the business for a period not to exceed one year from the date of death.