Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
testamentary power of appointment — see power of appointment Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
testamentary power of sale — A power of sale of real or personal property of a decedent conferred upon the executor of the estate of the decedent by his will. 31 Am J2d Ex & Ad § 437. Where a power of sale is given to an executor by virtue of his office, and not to him as an … Ballentine's law dictionary
testamentary — I adjective by way of a will, bequeathed by will, contained in a will, devised by will, distributed by will, given by testament, hereditary, patrimonial, set forth in a will, transferred by a legacy, transferred by bequest, transferred by devise… … Law dictionary
power — pow·er n 1: capability of acting or of producing an effect parties of unequal bargaining power 2 a: authority or capacity to act that is delegated by law or constitution often used in pl. commerce power often cap C&P: the power delegated to… … Law dictionary
power of appointment — power of appointment: a power granted under a deed or will authorizing the donee to dispose of an estate in a specified manner for the benefit of the donee or of others general power of appointment: a power of appointment which the donee may… … Law dictionary
testamentary — Pertaining to a will or testament; as testamentary causes. Derived from, founded on, or appointed by a testament or will; as a testamentary guardian, letters testamentary, etc. A paper, instrument, document, gift, appointment, etc., is said to be … Black's law dictionary
Power of appointment — A power of appointment is a term most frequently used in the law of wills to describe the ability of the testator (the person writing the will) to select a person who will be given the authority to dispose of certain property under the will.… … Wikipedia
power — The right, ability, authority, or faculty of doing something. Authority to do any act which the grantor might himself lawfully perform. Porter v. Household Finance Corp. of Columbus, D.C.Ohio, 385 F.Supp. 336, 341. A power is an ability on the… … Black's law dictionary
power of sale — A provision in a chattel mortgage for the enforcement of the lien of the mortgage by sale, without the necessity of resort to judicial proceedings. 15 Am J2d Chat Mtg §§ 127 et seq. A provision in a real estate mortgage, or in a separate… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Testamentary capacity — Wills, trusts and estates … Wikipedia
