§ 42-1018Title 42
Power to be executed by devise, will, or grant, as directed.
Where a power to dispose of lands is confined to a disposition by devise or will, the instrument of execution must be a will duly executed; and where a power is confined to a disposition by grant it cannot be executed by will, although the disposition is not intended to take effect until after the death of the party executing the power.
Annotations
Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1354, ch. 854, § 1054 1973 Ed., § 45-1018. 1981 Ed., § 45-118. Wills, see §§ 18-108, 18-303.
Sourced from the DC Council Open Law Library (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.