Exercise of a power of appointment; type of instrument

N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 10-6.3, under Rules Governing Exercise of a Power of Appointment.

N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 10-6.3

§ 10-6.3 Exercise of a power of appointment; type of instrument A power of appointment can be exercised only by a written instrument which would be sufficient to dispose of the estate intended to be appointed if the donee were the actual owner.