A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part by any of the following methods:

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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 702.403

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
   (1)   Substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power.
   (2)   If the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method, a writing that manifests the powerholder’s intent by clear and convincing evidence.