Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org37614264.2-2719Impermissible appointment2026Wills, Trusts, and FiduciariesProvisions Applicable to Probate and Nonprobate TransfersUniform Powers of Appointment ActExercise of Power of Appointment
A. An exercise of a power of appointment in favor of an impermissible appointee is ineffective.
B. An exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a permissible appointee is ineffective to the extent that the appointment is a fraud on the power.