D.C. Code § 19-1703.01: Requisites for exercise of power of appointment.

(a)

A power of appointment is exercised only:

(1)

If the instrument exercising the power is valid under applicable law;

(2)

If the terms of the instrument exercising the power:

(A)

Manifest the powerholder's intent to exercise the power; and

(B)

Subject to § 19-1703.04, satisfy the requirements of exercise, if any, imposed by the donor; and

(3)

To the extent the appointment is a permissible exercise of the power.