Florida § 709.04 - Power of appointment; effect of release.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 709.04 — Power of appointment; effect of release., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 709.04. Power of appointment; effect of release.
Any power of appointment wholly released by a written instrument signed by the donee or donees of such power shall be, in legal effect, completely revoked, and shall not, after such release, be subject to being exercised in any manner whatsoever. Any power of appointment partially released by a written instrument signed by the donee or donees of such power shall be, in legal effect, as to such released part, completely revoked, and shall not after such release be subject to being exercised in any manner whatsoever as to such released part.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 709.04
What does Florida Statutes § 709.04 cover?
Section 709.04 ("Power of appointment; effect of release.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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