Definition of "Inter vivos"

Transactions taking place between individuals who are alive rather than when one of the parties is either dead (e.g., estate) or is contemplating death. For example, a deed may transfer ownership in land while the people are living. Another example is an inter vivos trust set up by the mother for the daughter's benefit.

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