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Future Interests-Powers Of Appointment-Exclusive And Nonexclusive Powers And The Doctrine Of Illusory Appointments, John Houck S.Ed
Future Interests-Powers Of Appointment-Exclusive And Nonexclusive Powers And The Doctrine Of Illusory Appointments, John Houck S.Ed
Michigan Law Review
Testatrix, after making certain specific bequests, devised the residue of her estate to her son George for life. The will stated that upon the death of George, the property should pass to his widow and descendants, "provided, however, that [George] may devise his interest to his widow, his descendants or my descendants." The will further provided that if George should die leaving no widow or descendants, and without having made a testamentary disposition, the property was to pass one-half to George's brother and his descendants, and one-half to a sister. George died without having married and left a will which …