77064364.2-2728Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Wills, Trusts, And FiduciariesProvisions Applicable To Probate And Nonprobate Transfers.Uniform Powers Of Appointment ActDisclaimer Or Release; Contract To Appoint Or Not To Appoint.Authority to release2016, c. 266.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/64.2-2728//64.2-2728/64.2/V/27/4/64.2-2728

A powerholder may release a power of appointment, in whole or in part, except to the extent that the terms of the instrument creating the power prevent the release.section

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