The provisions of section 45a-573 shall apply to all wills and trusts, regardless of the testator's date of death or the date the will or trust was executed, unless (1) the power of appointment expressly includes the power to appoint to the donee, his estate, his creditors or the creditors of his estate, (2) distribution of the estate under the will or trust instrument has been or will be made pursuant to a court order entered before October 1, 1992, or (3) a contrary intention of the donor is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence.(P.A. 92-73, S. 2.) The provisions of section 45a-573 shall apply to all wills and trusts, regardless of the testator's date of death or the date the will or trust was executed, unless (1) the power of appointment expressly includes the power to appoint to the donee, his estate, his creditors or the creditors of his estate, (2) distribution of the estate under the will or trust instrument has been or will be made pursuant to a court order entered before October 1, 1992, or (3) a contrary intention of the donor is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence.(P.A. 92-73, S. 2.)
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 45a-573a
Connecticut Title 45a — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_802f.htm#sec_45a-573a· Version 2026