Donatio mortis causa – It means “gift in anticipation of death” in English. It refers to a type of gift or transfer of property that is made by a person who believes they are about to die. This gift is conditional upon the donor’s death and is often used in estate planning or to ensure that certain assets go to a specific individual if the donor passes away.
- Donatio :- gift
- Mortis :- pertaining to death
- Causa :- cause or reason
Example – When someone on their deathbed gives a valuable item to a friend, saying, “This is yours if I don’t make it.” If they pass away, the item becomes a gift to their friend due to the anticipated death, which is a donatio mortis causa.
