\nA power holder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part as follows:\n(1) By substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power.\n(2) If the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method or the method provided in the terms of the instrument is not expressly made exclusive, by an instrument manifesting the power holder's intent by clear and convincing evidence. (2015-205, s. 3(a).)
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