Prob. Code, § 630 · Article 2. Scope of Donee’s Authority
Prob. Code, § 630
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part, if the creating instrument specifies requirements as to the manner, time, and conditions of the exercise of a power of appointment, the power can be exercised only by complying with those requirements.
(b) Unless expressly prohibited by the creating instrument, a power stated to be exercisable by an inter vivos instrument is also exercisable by a written will.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 30, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.
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