Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Legatum morte testatoris tantum confirmatur, sicut donatio inter vivos traditione sola

A legacy is confirmed by the death of the testator, in the same manner as a gift from a living person is by delivery alone.

donatio inter vivos

See inter vivos gift under GIFT.

gift inter vivos

See inter vivos gift.

inter vivos

adj. [Latin "between the living"] Of or relating to property conveyed not by will or in contemplation of an imminent death, but during the conveyor's lifetime. - inter vivos, adv.

inter vivos gift

A gift made during the donor's lifetime and delivered with the intention of irrevocably surrendering control over the property. -Also termed gift inter vivos; lifetime gift; absolute gift.

inter vivos gift.

See GIFT.

inter vivos transfer.

See TRANSFER.

inter vivos trust

A trust that is created and takes effect during the settlor's lifetime. - Also termed living trust. Cf. testamentary trust.

inter vivos trust.

See TRUST.