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20 Pa.C.S. § 7601 Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Broad power of appointment." A power of appointment that the donee may exercise in favor of any one or more of the foll…
20 Pa.C.S. § 7602 Exercise of powers of appointment
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(a) Broad power of appointment.--Subject to subsection (c), in the absence of a contrary intent appearing in the instrument creating a broad power of appointment or in the donee's instrument exercising the power, a broad power of appointment may be exercised only by the donee's i…
20 Pa.C.S. § 7603 Contract to exercise power
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(a) Contract prohibited.--Unless the donor and donee are the same person, the donee of a power of appointment that is not presently exercisable may not contract to exercise the power. (b) Actions for recovery.--A prohibited contract under subsection (a), if made, may not be the b…
20 Pa.C.S. § 7604 Manner of appointment
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(a) Outright or in trust.--Subject to section 7602(e) (relating to exercise of powers of appointment), unless expressly prohibited by the instrument creating a power of appointment, a donee may exercise a power by appointing in any manner, including, but not limited to: (1) Appoi…