Where an absolute power of disposition, not accompanied by any trust, shall be given to the owner of a particular estate for life or years, such estate shall be changed into a fee, absolute in respect to the rights of creditors and purchasers but subject to any future estates limited thereon in case the power should not be executed or the lands should not be sold for the satisfaction of debts.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1353, ch. 854, § 1041.)
1981 Ed., § 45-105.
1973 Ed., § 45-1005.
This section is referenced in § 42-1008.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 10 - Powers Relating to Realty
§ 42–1005. Giving of absolute power — To owner of limited estate
§ 42–1006. Giving of absolute power — To owner of unlimited estate
§ 42–1007. Giving of absolute power — Where no remainder on grantee’s estate
§ 42–1008. Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate
§ 42–1009. Right of grantor to reserve power
§ 42–1010. Liability of special and beneficial power in equity
§ 42–1011. General powers in trust
§ 42–1012. Special powers in trust
§ 42–1013. Trust powers imperative — Duty upon grantee
§ 42–1014. Trust powers imperative — Effect of grantee’s right of selection of objects of trust
§ 42–1016. Execution of trust powers for benefit of creditors and assignees
§ 42–1017. Writing needed to execute power
§ 42–1018. Power to be executed by devise, will, or grant, as directed
§ 42–1019. Grantee may execute power without direct reference to such