A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part: (1) by substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power; or (2) if the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method or the method provided in the terms of the instrument is not expressly made exclusive, by an instrument manifesting the powerholder's intent by clear and convincing evidence.
760 ILCS 3/1327
Method of release
Known as the Uniform Powers of Appointment Law
The act spans §§ 760-3-1301 to 760-3-1336 (36 sections).
P.A. 101-48, eff. 1-1-20.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.