Governing law

Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-2705, under Chapter 27. Uniform Powers of Appointment Act..

Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-2705

Unless the terms of the instrument creating a power of appointment manifest a contrary intent:

1. The creating, revocation, or amendment of the power is governed by the law of the donor's domicile at the relevant time; and

2. The exercise, release, or disclaimer of the power, or the revocation or amendment of the exercise, release, or disclaimer of the power is governed by the law of the powerholder's domicile at the relevant time.