testamentary power of appointment
A testamentary power of appointment is a power of appointment that the donee can only exercise through their will . This can be contrasted with a presently exercisable power of appointment .
[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]
Keywords
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- LIFE EVENTS
- financial events
- wills
- PROPERTY
- property & real estate law
- trusts
- inheritances & estates
- wex definitions
- property law