{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-64.2-2729","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 64.2-2729","heading":"Method of release","body":"A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part:1. By substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power; or2. If 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.2016, c. 266.","path":["Title 64.2. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARIES","Subtitle V. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO PROBATE AND NONPROBATE TRANSFERS","Chapter 27. UNIFORM POWERS OF APPOINTMENT ACT","Article 4. DISCLAIMER OR RELEASE; CONTRACT TO APPOINT OR NOT TO APPOINT"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/64.2-2729/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:18:14Z","sha256":"77ab4be6e53040b9bd1a0e16a8bc003b915fbc7e04d82dc5ee7ac6c83fc0b5ae","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-64.2-2728","next":"us-va/va.-code-64.2-2730"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}