A valid inter vivos gift requires which elements?

• A. Intent to make a present transfer, delivery to the donee, and acceptance by the donee
• B. Intent to make a present transfer only
• C. Delivery only
• D. Acceptance only

Answer: (A)

A valid inter vivos gift requires three elements: the donor must have donative intent to make a present transfer of ownership, there must be delivery of the property to the donee (actual or constructive), and the donee must accept the gift. Without all three, the transfer isn’t complete. There’s no need for consideration in gifts. Delivery can be physical or constructive (for example, handing over keys or a deed), and acceptance is usually presumed for a beneficial gift but can be shown by the donee’s words or actions. So the option that includes all three elements—intent, delivery, and acceptance—best fits the requirement. The other choices fail because they omit at least one of these essential elements.