Answer: D. It takes precedence over a prior conflicting will
Explanation:
"Causa mortis" is a Latin word that represent,"because of death". A gift causa mortis is defined as a gift created in the anticipation of the death to come. The example is a donor gift made on his or her death bed. However, the donor may not necessarily have to be dead for the donation to be deemed a causa mortis.
According to the law, gift causa mortis predominates over a historical dispute on will.
Hence, the correct option is D. It takes precedence over a prior conflicting will.
Answer: D) It takes precedence over a prior conflicting will.
Explanation:
Causa mortis includes latin terms, which means because of death. A gift causa mortis is a gift provided by the donor to the receiver on being a serious condition in which the donor finds himself not probably able to survive more. The gift causa mortis has an added advantage over the prior conflicting will as it as acceptable in the court of law as dying declaration.
