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gift over

Legal Definition of gift over

Noun

  1. A device used in wills and trusts to provide for the gift of property to a second recipient if a certain event occurs, such as the death of the first recipient.

    Example: I give you my car but on your death you must give it to your child; that is a gift over to the benefit of your child



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