§58-471.1.

§58-471.1.
   
   No real property of a deceased person shall be liable for debts of
   such person unless letters testamentary or of administration be
   granted within three (3) years from the date of the death of such
   decedent; provided, however, that this section shall not affect the
   lien of any mortgage, upon specific real property, existing and
   recorded as provided by law at the date of the death of such decedent.