Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 633.278 (2026)

Devise of encumbered property

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When any property subject to a mortgage, other lien or security interest, is specifically devised, the devisee shall take such property so devised subject to such mortgage, other lien or security interest, unless the will provides expressly or by necessary implication that such mortgage, other lien or security interest be otherwise paid. If there is a testamentary direction to discharge such mortgage, other lien or security interest, the rules of abatement specified in section 633.436 shall be applied. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.278]\n\n PART 2 EXECUTION AND REVOCATION

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1971–1979 · leading case: Matter of Est. of Tollefsrud, 275 N.W.2d 412 (Iowa 1979).

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Matter of Est. of Tollefsrud, 275 N.W.2d 412 (Iowa 1979). · cites it 4× “The executors argue that since § 633.278, The Code, provides that one who is specifically devised property takes the property subject to existing encumbrances, a like result should be reached in this case.”

In Re the Est. of Miguet, 185 N.W.2d 508 (Iowa 1971). · cites it 4× “278, Code 1966, which states: “When any property subject to a mortgage or other lien is specifically devised, the devisee shall take such property so devised subject to such mortgage or other lien, unless the will provides expressly or by necessary implication that such mortgage…”

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