{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-19-1704.03","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 19-1704.03","heading":"Method of release.","body":"(a)\nFor the purposes of this section, the term \"record\" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.\n\n(b)\nA powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part:\n(1)\nBy substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power; or\n(2)\nIf the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method or the method provided in the terms of the instrument is not expressly made exclusive, by a record manifesting the powerholder's intent by clear and convincing evidence.","path":["Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]","Chapter 17. Uniform Powers of Appointment Code.","Subchapter IV. Disclaimer or Release; Contract to Appoint or Not to Appoint."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/19-1704.03","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"ae6dc4885c1a370403f3c8ae03b3111a814772c259a32a389b0252bdc3a6a602","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-19-1704.02","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-19-1704.04"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}