Where a power to dispose of lands is confined to a disposition by devise or will, the instrument of execution must be a will duly executed; and where a power is confined to a disposition by grant it cannot be executed by will, although the disposition is not intended to take effect until after the death of the party executing the power.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1354, ch. 854, § 1054.)
1981 Ed., § 45-118.
1973 Ed., § 45-1018.
Wills, see §§ 18-108, 18-303.
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