A gift of all or part of a decedent's body made by will becomes effective upon the death of the testator without waiting for probate.

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A gift of a decedent's body made by will is considered immediately effective upon the death of the testator, regardless of whether or not probate has been completed. This means that the person who receives the gift may proceed with the necessary arrangements for donation or burial without waiting for the probate process to conclude.

A Gift of All or Part of a Decedent's Body