§ 28A-15-3. Nonexoneration of encumbered property. - North Carolina Statutes

§28A‑15‑3.  Nonexoneration of encumbered property.

When real or personal propertysubject to any lien or security interest, except judgment liens, isspecifically devised, the devisee takes the property subject to the encumbranceand without a right to have other assets of the decedent applied to dischargethe secured obligation, unless an express provision of the will confers suchright of exoneration. A general testamentary direction to pay the debts of thedecedent is not sufficient to confer such right. (1973, c. 1329, s. 3.)