A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part:\n1. By substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power; or\n2. 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 a record manifesting the powerholder's intent by clear and convincing evidence.\n2016, c. 266.
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