The provisions of section 45a-573 shall apply to all wills and trusts, regardless of the testator's date of death or the date the will or trust was executed, unless (1) the power of appointment expressly includes the power to appoint to the donee, his estate, his creditors or the creditors of his estate, (2) distribution of the estate under the will or trust instrument has been or will be made pursuant to a court order entered before October 1, 1992, or (3) a contrary intention of the donor is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence.
(P.A. 92-73, S. 2.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure
Chapter 802f - Powers of Appointment
Section 45a-568. (Formerly Sec. 45-120). - Power of appointment may be released; definitions.
Section 45a-569. (Formerly Sec. 45-121). - Method of release. Not valid as to land unless recorded.
Section 45a-570. (Formerly Sec. 45-122). - Extent of release.
Section 45a-571. (Formerly Sec. 45-123). - Effect of release of one donee upon other donees.
Section 45a-572. (Formerly Sec. 45-123a). - Exercise in favor of further power.
Section 45a-573. - Exercise of power of appointment of property.
Section 45a-573a. - Applicability of power of appointment of property.