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Probate Code - PROB

DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100 - 890]

  ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. )
  

PART 14. POWERS OF APPOINTMENT [600 - 695]

  ( Part 14 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 30, Sec. 2. )
  

CHAPTER 4. Exercise of Powers of Appointment [625 - 662]

  ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 30, Sec. 2. )
  

ARTICLE 2. Scope of Donee’s Authority [630 - 635]
  ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 30, Sec. 2. )

  
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A power of appointment created in favor of two or more powerholders can only be exercised when all of the powerholders unite in its exercise. If one or more of the powerholders dies, becomes legally incapable of exercising the power, or releases the power, the power may be exercised by the others, unless expressly prohibited by the creating instrument.

(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 81, Sec. 7. (AB 2846) Effective January 1, 2017.)