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Promise of Gift

A promise of a gratuitous transfer.

A promise to give something as a gift generally requires notarization to be effective. If the gift is actually carried out, this cures the defect of form. Under certain conditions, a gift can later be reclaimed.

The relevant statutes

§ 518 BGB

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