(a) Where an estate is created by an instrument exercising a power of
appointment, the permissible period of the rule against perpetuities
begins:
(1) In the case of an instrument exercising a general power which is
presently exercisable, on the effective date of the instrument of
exercise.
(2) In all other cases, at the time of the creation of the power.
(b) Where the creator of a trust reserves to himself an unqualified
power to revoke, the permissible period of the rule against perpetuities
begins when the power to revoke terminates by reason of the death of the
creator, by a release of such power or otherwise.
Structure New York Laws
EPT - Estates, Powers and Trusts
Part 8 - Rule Against Perpetuities and Accumulations as Affected by Powers of Appointment
10-8.1 - Rule Against Perpetuities; Time at Which Permissible Period Begins
10-8.2 - Rule Against Perpetuities; Law Which Determines Permissible Period
10-8.3 - Rule Against Perpetuities; Facts to Be Considered
10-8.4 - Rule Against Accumulations; Law Determining Validity in Exercise of a Power of Appointment