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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 456.980

Governing Law — common law and principles of equity

Known as the Missouri Uniform Powers of Appointment Act

The act spans §§ 456–456 (57 sections).

Effective: 28 Aug 2016; (L. 2016 H.B. 1765)

1. The creation, revocation, or amendment of the power is governed by the law of the donor's domicile at the relevant time, and the exercise, release, or disclaimer of the power, or the revocation or amendment of the exercise, release, or disclaimer of the power, is governed by the law of the powerholder's domicile at the relevant time.

2. The common law and principles of equity supplement sections 456.970 to 456.1135, except to the extent modified by such sections or other laws of this state.

Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.