1. (a) A powerholder's substantial compliance with a formal requirement of appointment imposed by the donor, including a requirement that the instrument exercising the power of appointment make reference or specific reference to the power, is sufficient if:

   1. (1) The powerholder knows of and intends to exercise the power; and
   2. (2) The powerholder's manner of attempted exercise of the power does not impair a material purpose of the donor in imposing the requirement.

History

Mar. 7, 2025, D.C. Law 25-265, § 2(b)