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GIFT IN CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH

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Also known as a gift causa mortis where a gift of personal property is made by an individual in anticipation of their death. Such a gift is included in the value of the estate as it pertains to estate taxes. … [Read more...]

GIRANTE

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An Italian word, which signifies the drawer of a bill. It is derived from "girare" to draw. … [Read more...]

GESTATION, UTERO-GESTATION

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In medical jurisprudence. The time during which a female, who has conceived, carries the embryo or fetus in her uterus. … [Read more...]

GIFT IN KIND

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A good or service provided as a gift that is needed or desired by the recipient, e.g. a gift of clothing to the Salvation Army. … [Read more...]

GIRANTEM

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mer. law. An Italian word,, which signifies the drawer. It is derived from, girare, to draw, in the same manner as the English verb to murder, is transformed into murdrare in our old indictments. Hall, Mar. Loans, 183, n. … [Read more...]

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