gift in contemplation of death

Definition of "gift in contemplation of death"
  1. A present of personal assets, excluding real estate, given by someone anticipating their own imminent death and factored into the valuation of their estate for taxation
How to use "gift in contemplation of death" in a sentence
  1. He made several gifts in contemplation of death to his beloved nephews.
  2. With her health rapidly declining, she gave away her heirlooms as gifts in contemplation of death.
  3. Facing a terminal illness, the artist decided to distribute his works as gifts in contemplation of death.

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