72-7-302. Intent to exercise -- determining intent from residuary clause.

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72-7-302 . Intent to exercise -- determining intent from residuary clause.

(1)In this section:

(a)"Residuary clause" does not include a residuary clause containing a blanket-exercise clause or a specific-exercise clause.

(b)"Will" includes a codicil and a testamentary instrument that revises another will.

(2)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:

(a)the terms of the instrument containing the residuary clause do not manifest a contrary intent;

(b)the power is a general power exercisable in favor of the powerholder's estate;

(c)there is no gift-in-default clause or the clause is ineffective; and

(d)the powerholder did not release the power.