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§ 64.2-2700. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Appointee” means a person to which a powerholder makes an appointment of appointive property. “Appointive property” means the property or property interest subject to a power of appointment. “Blanket-exercise clause” means a clause in an instrument which exercises a power of appointment and […]

§ 64.2-2705. Governing law

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, […]