HRS §560:2-608
When a will automatically uses a power of appointment
This section says when a will's general wording counts as using a power of appointment. It only counts if the power is general and can go to the person's estate, or if the will shows clear intent to include that property. Otherwise, the will does not automatically use the power.
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The statute, as written — Exercise of power of appointment
In the absence of a requirement that a power of appointment be exercised by a reference or specific reference, to the power, a general residuary clause in a will, or a will making general disposition of all of the testator's property, shall be deemed to express an intention to exercise a power of appointment held by the testator only if: (1) The power is a general power exercisable in favor of the powerholder's estate, and the creating instrument does not contain an effective gift if the power is not exercised; or (2) The testator's will manifests an intention to include the property subject to the power.
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