205Validation of appointments if objects are excluded or take

205 Validation of appointments if objects are excluded or take illusory shares (1) An appointment that is made pursuant to the exercise of a power to appoint property among 2 or more objects is not invalid on the ground that: (a) an unsubstantial, illusory or nominal share only is appointed to or left unappointed to devolve on any of the objects of the power; or (b) an object of the power is altogether excluded, and is valid even if an object of the power is not to take a share in the property or is to take a share in the property in default of appointment. (2) This section does not affect any provision in an instrument creating a power of appointment which declares the amount of a share from which an object of the power is not to be excluded. (3) This section applies to appointments made before or after the Law of Property Act 2000 129