In Re Estate of Fairchild

Andrew E. Fairchild, a brother of Matt Fair-child, died intestate, leaving only collateral heirs. Appellees are the children and grandchildren of Matt, who predeceased Andrew by many years. He was owing to Andrew, it is claimed, notes in an amount which, if offset, would leave appellees nothing of their inheritance. The cause before us presents the one question: Is the inheritance which Matt Fairchild’s heirs derive from the estate of Andrew subject to the debts of Matt or does it pass directly from the estate of Andrew to them free from such debts ? The trial court ruled that the right of…