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Wills Act · s 20

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s 20Effect of general devise or bequest on power of appointment

A general devise or bequest of the estate or property of the testator described in a general manner shall be construed to include general devise any property to which such description extends which he may have power to

Wills appoint in any manner he may think proper and shall operate as an execution of such power unless a contrary intention appears in the will.