Legally Competent definition
Legally Competent means all persons in Rhode Island who are 18 years or older are presumed legally competent to direct their own personal and financial affairs unless determined otherwise by a court in accordance with Rhode Island General Laws section 33-15-1 et seq.
Legally Competent means having the legal power to direct one's personal and financial affairs. All persons in this state eighteen years of age and over are legally competent unless determined otherwise by a court in accordance with the provisions of sections 45a-669 to [45a-684] 45a-683, inclusive, as amended by this act, or unless otherwise provided by law.