Virginia § 64.2-2720 - Selective allocation doctrine
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-2720 — Selective allocation doctrine, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-2720. Selective allocation doctrine
If a powerholder exercises a power of appointment in a disposition that also disposes of property the powerholder owns, the owned property and the appointive property shall be allocated in the permissible manner that best carries out the powerholder's intent.
2016, c. 266.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-2720
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-2720 cover?
Section 64.2-2720 ("Selective allocation doctrine") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 64.2-2720?
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