Sec. 1311. Intent to exercise: determining intent from residuary clause.
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Sec. 1311. Intent to exercise: determining intent from residuary clause.
(a)In this Section:
(1)"Residuary clause" does not include a residuary clause containing a
blanket-exercise clause or a specific-exercise clause.
(2)"Will" includes a codicil and a testamentary instrument that revises another will.
(b)A residuary clause in a powerholder's will, or a comparable clause in the powerholder's revocable trust, manifests the powerholder's intent to exercise a power of appointment only if:
(1)the terms of the instrument containing the residuary clause do not manifest a
contrary intent;
(2)the power is a general power exercisable in favor of the powerholder's estate;
(3)there is no gift-in-default clause or it is ineffective; and
(4)the powerholder did not release the power.