District of Columbia Statutes
§ 19-1704.05 — Power to contract: presently exercisable power of appointment.
District of Columbia § 19-1704.05
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 19Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
Ch. 17Uniform Powers of Appointment Code.
Subch. IVDisclaimer or Release; Contract to Appoint or Not to Appoint.
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D.C. Code § 19-1704.05 (2026).
Text
(a)A powerholder of a presently exercisable power of appointment may contract:
(1)Not to exercise the power; or
(2)To exercise the power if the contract when made does not confer a benefit on an impermissible appointee.
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