In Re the Estate of Pickrell

Her will, executed on June 9, 1982, was duly admitted to probate.

During her lifetime, the decedent was the beneficiary of a testamentary trust (Trust No. 1) established by her late husband, Lloyd R. Pickrell. She also was the donee of a general power of appointment for the Trust No. 1 trust estate, exercisable by will. The decedent exercised that power by including this in her will:

“I hereby intend to and by this Will do fully exercise said power of appointment and appoint . . . the entire trust estate of TRUST NO. 1 ... to my trustees hereinafter named . . . for the use and benefit of my…