N.C. Gen. Stat. § 31D-4-405
Power to contract; presently exercisable power of appointment.
§ 31D-4-405. Power to contract; presently exercisable power of appointment.
A power holder of a presently exercisable power of appointment may contract:
(1) Not to exercise the power.
(2) To exercise the power if the contract when made does not confer a benefit on an impermissible appointee.