Florida § 709.03 Power of appointment; property held in trust

Florida Statutes

§ 709.03 — Power of appointment; property held in trust

Florida § 709.03

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Ch. 709POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS

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Fla. Stat. § 709.03 (2026).

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If property subject to a power of appointment is held in trust by a person, firm or corporation other than the donee or donees of the power, a written release, in whole or in part, of a power to appoint the same shall be delivered to such trustee or trustees before the written release becomes legally effective. In no other instance shall a delivery of a release, in whole or in part, of a power of appointment be necessary to the validity of such release.

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If property subject to a power of appointment is held in trust by a person, firm or corporation other than the donee or donees of the power, a written release, in whole or in part, of a power to appoint the same shall be delivered to such trustee or trustees before the written release becomes legally effective. In no other instance shall a delivery of a release, in whole or in part, of a power of appointment be necessary to the validity of such release.