transfer in contemplation of death

Definition of "transfer in contemplation of death"
  1. A gift given by someone who thinks they are near death, which may be nullified if the giver recovers
How to use "transfer in contemplation of death" in a sentence
  1. After his severe heart attack, he made a transfer in contemplation of death, gifting his house to his daughter.
  2. The diamond necklace was a transfer in contemplation of death from an ailing mother to her daughter.
  3. The painting which got transferred in contemplation of death, however, became void when the owner survived his sickness.

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