District Of Columbia § 42-1008 - Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate.
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§ 42-1008. Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate.
42-1008Where a general and beneficial power to devise the inheritance shall be given to a tenant for life or for years, such tenant shall be deemed to possess an absolute power of disposition, within the meaning and subject to the provisions of §§ to .
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 42-1008
What does D.C. Code § 42-1008 cover?
Section 42-1008 ("Construction of power to devise inheritance given to tenant with limited estate.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
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