Requisites for exercise of power of appointment.

RCW 11.95A.200
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A power of appointment is exercised only: (1) If the instrument exercising the power is valid under applicable law; (2) If the terms of the instrument exercising the power: (a) Manifest the powerholder's intent to exercise the power; and (b) Subject to RCW 11.95A.230 , satisfy the requirements of exercise, if any, imposed by the donor; and (3) To the extent the appointment is a permissible exercise of the power. A power of appointment is exercised only: (1) If the instrument exercising the power is valid under applicable law; (2) If the terms of the instrument exercising the power: (a) Manifest the powerholder's intent to exercise the power; and (b) Subject to RCW 11.95A.230 , satisfy the requirements of exercise, if any, imposed by the donor; and (3) To the extent the appointment is a permissible exercise of the power.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.95A&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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