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What is the process to have an item that was a gift causa mortis transferred into your name?
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For the legal definition of a "gift causa mortis" - See: http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Causa+Mortis More info is needed. What is the gift, and why does it have to be transferred into your name? (real property - a vehicle - etc)
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Distinction between donation intervivos and donation mortis causa?
At the most basic level, the difference between a gift inter vivos and a gift causa mortis is apparent from the latin phrases' meanings:inter vivos - during lifecausa mortis - (literally) cause of death; (as used here) in contemplation of deathA gift inter vivos is a gift made during the donor's life. And a gift causa mortis is a gift made (presumably) near the end of the donor's life while the donor anticipates/fears his or her own imminent death.To be a valid gift, the two types have different requirements.A valid gift inter vivos requires:the intent of the donor immediately to pass title (not necessarily possession) to the donee;effective delivery of the property to the donee, which may be actual/physical delivery (e.g., handing over a watch); constructive delivery (e.g., giving the donee the combination to a safe that would be too impractical to physically hand over); or symbolic delivery (giving the donee the key to your Mercedes, or a piece of paper saying that you give the donee title to your art collection which is currently on loan to a local museum);the donee's acceptance (this is normally implied by silence, and will only be negated by express rejection).Importantly, once all three requirements are met, a valid gift inter vivos cannot be revoked by the donor.A valid gift causa mortis requires:donative intent (same as above);delivery (same as above, except in many states symbolic delivery is ineffective for gifts causa mortis);acceptance (same as above); and additionally,the donor's anticipation, at the time of the gift, of imminent death;the donor's actual death.If the donor recovers, the gift is automatically revoked. Similarly, if the donee dies before the donor, the gift is revoked. And, unlike a gift inter vivos, the donor may always revoke the gift before she dies, even after the first four requirements above have been satisfied. Also distinguishing gifts causa mortis is the fact that they must be gifts of personal property; real property (interests in land, etc.) cannot be conveyed by gifts causa mortis.State law will vary in some of the nuances, but this is a general sketch of the two types of gifts. The key difference, and the reason for keeping such an antiquated distinction, lies in the gifts' revocability. If the donor is certain that he or she wants to make the gift, an inter vivos gift provides the easier and more foolproof means. On the other hand, when one is in a gravely stressful situation, she may wish to make a gift of property she would otherwise want to keep. A gift causa mortis honors the dying donor's wishes, while also protecting the donor from regretting the gift should she change her mind or recover.
Would Mother has no will but leaves lock box with sons name on it dates and signs it what happens?
This might be a case of what is called a gift causa mortis. Normally when a person dies intestate (without a will) the person's possessions derive to her heir. Normally a husband would be the first heir followed by an issue (kids or grandkids) but this can differ based on law from state to state. A gift causa mortis is a gift given contemporaneous with the person's death. The rules for this differ greatly from state to state, but generally it has to be pretty clear that the gift was meant for the person and often actual delivery (that is actually giving it to the person) is required. This sounds like a case of constructive delivery (giving it to someone without actually physically handing it to them) and this may or may not be sufficient. It just depends on the law in your jurisdiction and how clear the intention of the giver was.
Is a dying declaration valid if the victim subsequently survives?
Yes and no. Under US criminal law there are (as is usual under the law) MANY exceptions and 'maybes.' For a good understanding of this subject: See: http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/dying-declaration/ ADDED: Are you meaning a bequest donatio mortis causa? In that case the gift needs to be made in contemplation of death and death must occur (doesn't have to be in the contemplated manner). If death doesn't occur, then the gift will be inter vivos and formalities must be complied with.
Distinguished gift from sale of goods?
in a contract of sale, property in goods is transferred from one person to another with a consideration while in the case of a gift, property in goods is transferred from one person to another without any consideration
Wizard101 can you gift a pet you have?
Nope, you cannot gift a pet you already have to another wizard. You need to prematurely buy it and have it right away transferred to the gifted wizard.
How do you transfer stock registered as uniform gift to miner back to child?
You are not able to do this until they reach the age of 18. At that point the ownership can be transferred.
Dad has transferred title to his residential property to me as a gift Do I have to share this with the rest of my siblings?
If he gave it to you it is yours and you do not have to share it with anyone unless your Dad said to.
Do you offer gift wrapping and personalized messages?
Yes, we offer gift wrapping services. During the checkout process, you can select gift wrapping and add a personalized message for your special occasion.
How do gift wrap organizers work?
Gif wrap organizers help with the gift wrapping process by seperating the essential tools. It is a great tool.
What type of economy best fits this description valuable items are transferred from one person to another as gifts?
A gift economy is one in which valuable items are transferred from one person to another as gifts. The ability to give valuable gifts publicly is a symbol of status.
What is a warranty deed of gift with lifetime estate?
That means the owner has transferred the ownership of the property to someone else but reserved the right to use and possess it for the duration of their natural life.
What is vanishing deduction?
VANISHING DEDUCTIONS - Is an amount allowed-to reduce the taxable estate of a decedent where the property: a. received by him from prior decedent by gift, bequest, devise and inheritance, or b. transferred to him by gift has been the object of previous transferred deductions. It is so called a vanishing deduction because the rate of deduction gradually diminishes and entirely vanishes depending upon the time interval between the two (2) successive transfer.
