Legal Definitions - intuitu mortis

INTUITU MORTIS

Intuitu mortis is a Latin term that means "in the prospect of death".

When someone writes a will, they often do so in intuitu mortis, meaning they are making decisions about their assets and belongings in anticipation of their death.

Another example of intuitu mortis is when a person makes a statement or confession on their deathbed.

Intuitu mortis refers to actions or decisions made with the understanding that death is imminent. The examples illustrate this by showing how people make important decisions or statements when they are facing the end of their life.