Exercise of power of appointment

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    Subject to the terms of the instrument creating the power, a residuary clause in a will exercises a power of appointment held by the testator only if:

        (1)    An intent to exercise the power is expressly indicated in the will; or

        (2)    The instrument creating the power of appointment fails to provide for disposition of the subject matter of the power upon its nonexercise.


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