New York Laws
Part 1 - Who May Make and Receive Testamentary Dispositions of Property; What Property May Be Disposed of by Will
3-1.1 - Who May Make Wills Of, and Exercise Testamentary Powers of Appointment Over Property
appointment over property
Every person eighteen years of age or over, of sound mind and memory,
may by will dispose of real and personal property and exercise a power
to appoint such property.