Iowa § 559.2 Definition — scope of power

Iowa Statutes

§ 559.2 — Definition — scope of power

Iowa § 559.2

Title XIVPROPERTY

Ch. 559POWER OF APPOINTMENT

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Iowa Code § 559.2 (2026).

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The term “power to appoint” as used in this chapter, shall mean and include all powers which are in substance and effect powers of appointment, regardless of the language used in creating them and whether they are:

1.General, special, or otherwise.

2.Vested, contingent, or conditional.

3.In gross, appendant, simply collateral, in trust or in the nature of a trust or otherwise.

4.Exercisable by an instrument amending, revoking, altering, or terminating a trust or an estate, or an interest thereunder or otherwise.

5.Exercisable presently or in the future.

6.Exercisable in an individual or a fiduciary capacity whether alone or in conjunction with one or more other persons or corporations.

7.Powers to invade or consume property.

8.Powers remaining after one or more partial releases hav

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The term “power to appoint” as used in this chapter, shall mean and include all powers
which are in substance and effect powers of appointment, regardless of the language used in
creating them and whether they are:
1. General, special, or otherwise.
2. Vested, contingent, or conditional.
3. In gross, appendant, simply collateral, in trust or in the nature of a trust or otherwise.
4. Exercisable by an instrument amending, revoking, altering, or terminating a trust or
an estate, or an interest thereunder or otherwise.
5. Exercisable presently or in the future.
6. Exercisable in an individual or a fiduciary capacity whether alone or in conjunction
with one or more other persons or corporations.
7. Powers to invade or consume property.
8. Powers remaining after one or more partial releases have heretofore or hereafter been
made with respect to a power to appoint.