inter vivos

[ in-ter vahy-vohs, vee- ]

adverb

, Law.

1. (especially of a gift or trust) taking effect during the lifetimes of the parties involved; between living persons.

inter vivos

/ ˈɪntə ˈviːvɒs /

adjective

1. law between living people

   an inter vivos gift

Word History and Origins

Origin of inter vivos¹

First recorded in 1830–40, inter vivos is from Latin inter vīvōs literally, “among the living”

Example Sentences

Living wills, also known as “inter vivos trusts,” “advance directives” or “health care directives,” are documents that express preferences and desires regarding medical treatments of a person if they are unable to communicate their wishes due to permanent unconsciousness or an illness that is terminal.

From Washington Times

Elliot Trust was not a resident inter vivos trust 3 subject to tax under G.L. c.

From Forbes

So-called “inter vivos” gifts help ossify a given child’s social, educational and professional status long before inheritances kick in.

From New York Times

This mournful prospect has been the indirect means of founding a new school, that of the semi-amateurs, which, while claiming for itself all the attributes of the book lover, has, nevertheless, an eye to the main chance, and is prepared at a moment's notice to transfer an entire collection inter vivos if the required sum be forthcoming.

From Project Gutenberg

As to his successors through gift inter vivos or testament, they are not bound to give the superfluities as an alms, since the church precept was for the cleric himself.

From Project Gutenberg