GroundRules
D.C. Code § 19-1703.04: Substantial compliance with donor-imposed formal requirement.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
- Chapter 17. Uniform Powers of Appointment Code.
- Subchapter III. Exercise of Power of Appointment.
(a)
A powerholder's substantial compliance with a formal requirement of appointment imposed by the donor, including a requirement that the instrument exercising the power of appointment make reference or specific reference to the power, is sufficient if:
(1)
The powerholder knows of and intends to exercise the power; and
(2)
The powerholder's manner of attempted exercise of the power does not impair a material purpose of the donor in imposing the requirement.
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