1. (a) For the purposes of this section, the term:

   1. (1) "Residuary clause" does not include a residuary clause containing a blanket-exercise clause or a specific-exercise clause.
   2. (2) "Will" includes a codicil and a testamentary instrument that revises another will.

2. (b) A residuary clause in a powerholder's will, or a comparable clause in the powerholder's revocable trust, manifests the powerholder's intent to exercise a power of appointment only if:

   1. (1) The terms of the instrument containing the residuary clause do not manifest a contrary intent;
   2. (2) The power is a general power exercisable in favor of the powerholder's estate;
   3. (3) There is no gift-in-default clause or the clause is ineffective; and
   4. (4) The powerholder did not release the power.

History

Mar. 7, 2025, D.C. Law 25-265, § 2(b)