A more thorough explanation:

Transfer in contemplation of death is a legal term that refers to the act of giving away property to someone else when a person believes they are about to die. This type of transfer is also known as a gift causa mortis.

The key factor in a transfer in contemplation of death is the donor's state of mind. The donor must believe that their imminent death is a compelling reason for transferring their property to another person. If the donor later recovers, they may revoke the transfer.

John is diagnosed with a terminal illness and believes he only has a few months to live. He decides to transfer ownership of his car to his son, Tom, in contemplation of his death. John passes away a few weeks later. Since John made the transfer while believing he was about to die, it is considered a transfer in contemplation of death.

Another example could be a person who is about to undergo a dangerous surgery and decides to transfer their property to a loved one in case they do not survive the procedure.

These examples illustrate how a transfer in contemplation of death occurs when a person believes they are about to die and wants to ensure their property is given to someone they trust.