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Oral Gifts and Wills Under Civil Law Principles
Two main forms of oral gifts exist inter vivos and causa mortis requiring transfer of possession. An oral contract to devise real property must be in writing to be valid. otherwise the claimant may sue the estate for services or seek a trust or damages, depending on timing and ownership. Betty cannot claim the farm. she may pursue fair value for services within three years prior to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Smith
Betty Brown
Sam
Betty
Tom Tucker
Court of Equity