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Prob. Code, § 670 · Chapter 5. Effect of Failure to Make Effective Appointment

Prob. Code, § 670

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

An exercise of a power of appointment is not void solely because it is more extensive than authorized by the power, but is valid to the extent that the exercise was permissible under the terms of the power.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 30, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.

Source of truth

Edition
As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB&sectionNum=670.
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