Manns likes defined terms capitalized.
> The word "Children" means only <NAMES>, as well as any subsequently born and after adopted children.
Adult adoptions by someone other than the testator are almost always manipulative and should not be allowed.

One should not create a blanket non-exercise clause. It will likely just create an ambiguity at best.
A blanket exercise clause still is not the best, as it may raise litigation. Powers of appointment should be specifically referenced.
Refer to the "power of appointment created under any will of my mother, including but not limited to the power created in her will dated ..."

Fiduciary powers should reference UTC � 815 & 816.
Have an operative rule that any reference to a law includes any amendments made after the date of the instrument.
For third parties' sakes, include the wording of UTC � 815(a)(2)(A), and then add "including but not limited to..." then either reference 815 and 816 (or the local versions) or you might want to list them all out.

VI. B. Only the bond sentence is needed.
Always waive bonds: "I direct that no fiduciary shall be required to give any bond in any jurisdiction."
Except maybe put the reasonable comp part too so family doesn't get upset.

Spendthrift trust provision should just be simple

Perpetuities Saving Clause doesn't need to mention self and is largely state-law-based.

Survivorship
	Probably want longer?

A choice of law provision cannot change the law with respect to execution, but it can state the law of interpretation.

Probably want to follow the law as amended after death. The work of looking up historical laws is too great to worry about other concerns.

Specific bequests of personal property, you usually want ademption.