Benjamin v. Corasaniti

Summary

The court affirmed the judgment upholding Peter Ziegler’s exercise of nongeneral testamentary powers of appointment in favor of an unfunded charitable trust. It held that the exercise was valid because Peter clearly expressed his intent, complied with the donor-imposed conditions, and could fund the charitable trust through the testamentary appointment after his death. The court also held that directing property to the trust rather than expressly to a trustee did not invalidate the appointment.