In Re Estate of Snyder

I find myself unable to agree with the majority opinion in this matter. I believe G. S. 1949, 59-403 in plain and unambiguous language in its very provisions exempts property under the statutory allowances from any and all claims against a decedent’s estate whether such claims are by creditors, heirs, devisees, legatees, or other claimants. The statute, in part, reads:

“. . . The property shall not be liable for the payment of any of decedent’s debts or other demands against his estate, except liens thereon existing at the time of his death. . . .” (Emphasis supplied.)

While, in this case,…