Cal. Prob. Code § 625
Donee’s Capacity
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Current — January 1, 2017
As of January 1, 2011
(a) A power of appointment can be exercised only by a donee having the capacity to transfer the interest in property to which the power relates.
(a) A power of appointment can be exercised only by a powerholder having the capacity to transfer the interest in property to which the power relates.
(b) Unless the creating instrument otherwise provides, a donee who is a minor may not exercise a power of appointment during minority.
(b) Unless the creating instrument otherwise provides, a powerholder who is a minor may not exercise a power of appointment during minority.
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