1. The creation, revocation, or amendment of the power is governed by the law of the donor‘s domicile at the relevant time, and the exercise, release, or disclaimer of the power, or the revocation or amendment of the exercise, release, or disclaimer of the power, is governed by the law of the powerholder’s domicile at the relevant time.

2. The common law and principles of equity supplement sections 456.970 to 456.1135, except to the extent modified by such sections or other laws of this state.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 456.980

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
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