Unless a different intention appear by the will, real estate not devised shall be subjected to the payment of debts and legacies, before real estate devised.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 735; G.L. 1909, ch. 308, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 359, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 570, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 33-12-5.