Legal Definitions - expectation of life

Definition:Expectation of life refers to the period of time that a person is expected to live, based on various factors such as age, sex, heredity, past and present diseases, and other relevant medical data. It can be determined through actuarial tables or individualized characteristics.

Examples:

• According to actuarial tables, a 65-year-old male has an expectation of life of 18 years.
• A person with a family history of heart disease and a current diagnosis of high blood pressure may have a lower expectation of life than someone without these risk factors.

These examples illustrate how expectation of life can be determined through different methods and factors. Actuarial tables provide a general estimate based on age and sex, while individualized characteristics take into account specific health conditions and genetic predispositions.