Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org37613164.2-2708Nontransferability2026Wills, Trusts, and FiduciariesProvisions Applicable to Probate and Nonprobate TransfersUniform Powers of Appointment ActCreation, Revocation, and Amendment of Power of Appointment
A powerholder may not transfer a power of appointment. If a powerholder dies without exercising or releasing a power, the power lapses.