Sec. 240.055. DISCLAIMER BY APPOINTEE OF, OR OBJECT OR TAKER IN DEFAULT OF EXERCISE OF, POWER OF APPOINTMENT. (a) A disclaimer of an interest in property by an appointee of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument by which the holder exercises the power becomes irrevocable.
(b) A disclaimer of an interest in property by an object or taker in default of an exercise of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests
Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Subchapter B. Type and Effect of Disclaimer
Section 240.051. Disclaimer of Interest in Property
Section 240.052. Disclaimer of Rights in Survivorship Property
Section 240.053. Disclaimer of Interest by Trustee
Section 240.054. Disclaimer of Power of Appointment or Other Power Not Held in Fiduciary Capacity
Section 240.056. Disclaimer of Power Held in Fiduciary Capacity