Before undergoing sur?gery that could cause paralysis, Greg, a violinist, gives his concert violin to Holly. The surgery is successful, and Greg suf?fers no pa?ralysis. Greg can
A) not revoke his gift because it was a gift causa mortis.
B) not revoke his gift because it was a gift inter vivos.
C) revoke his gift because it was a gift causa mortis.
D) revoke his gift because it was a gift inter vivos.

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Greg gave the concert violin to Holly as a gift inter vivos, which means it was a gift made during his lifetime with no intent for it to take effect after his death. Since the surgery was successful and Greg suffered no paralysis, he cannot revoke the gift. Additionally, causa mortis gifts are gifts made in contemplation of impending death, which is not the case for Greg's situation.

Before Undergoing Sur?gery That Could Cause Paralysis, Greg, a Violinist