California § 672 - Except as provided in subdivision (b), if the powerholder of a discretionary powe
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 672 — Except as provided in subdivision (b), if the powerholder of a discretionary powe, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 672. Except as provided in subdivision (b), if the powerholder of a discretionary powe
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), if the powerholder of a discretionary power of appointment fails to appoint the property, releases the entire power, or makes an ineffective appointment, in whole or in part, the appointive property not effectively appointed passes to the person named by the donor as taker in default or, if there is none, reverts to the donor. (b) If the powerholder of a general power of appointment makes an ineffective appointment, an implied alternative appointment to the powerholderâs estate may be found if the powerholder has manifested an intent that the appointive property be disposed of as property of the powerholder rather than as in default of appointment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 672
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 672 cover?
Section 672 ("Except as provided in subdivision (b), if the powerholder of a discretionary powe") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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