North Carolina § 28A-15-3 - Nonexoneration of encumbered property.
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§ 28A-15-3. Nonexoneration of encumbered property.
When real or personal property subject to any lien or security interest, except judgment liens, is specifically devised, the devisee takes the property subject to the encumbrance and without a right to have other assets of the decedent applied to discharge the secured obligation, unless an express provision of the will confers such right of exoneration. A general testamentary direction to pay the debts of the decedent is not sufficient to confer such right. History (1973, c. 1329, s. 3.) Legal Periodicals. - For article on installment land contracts in North Carolina, see 3 Campbell L. Rev. 29 (1981).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 28A-15-3
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 28A-15-3 cover?
Section 28A-15-3 ("Nonexoneration of encumbered property.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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