Power of Appointment

Public Trust Doctrine

The right to leave property by will, transfer, gift or distribution under a trust. such a power is often found in a trust in which each of the trustors (the creators of the trust, usually a husband and wife) is empowered to write a will leaving his or her share (or some part) to someone. if the power of appointment is not used then it expires on the death of the person with the power.

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