A gift, if valid, is a legally enforceable transfer under general contract law. That means, if a gift meets all of the legal elements of a valid gift, then the gift is enforceable and cannot generally be rescinded and revoked.
Legally, no. A gift, once given, cannot be taken back in most circumstances.
There are several options for transferring a property title to a family member in Ohio, each with different implications. You might use a deed, sell at fair market value, or even include the property in your will, just to name a few common approaches.
(Date) Dear (Donor): I have received your "Offer of Gift," dated ___________________, by which you, on behalf of the (Name of Company), offered to convey (Description of Property) to the United States of America as a gift. I accept with pleasure your gift and conveyance of the (Property), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2601.
Gradually making smaller gifts: Each year, taxpayers can gift up to what is called the “annual exclusion amount” (in 2025, $19,000 per donor per recipient; $38,000 for married couples) without incurring the gift tax.
Selling a vehicle for $1 instead of gifting it could result in your recipient paying sales tax based on the car's fair market value — it's better to stick with the official gifting process.
We don't support Form 709, but you can download it from the IRS website and fill it out per the Form 709 instructions.
How Do I Write a Gift Letter? The donor's name, address and phone number. The donor's relationship to the client. The dollar amount of the gift. The date when the funds were (or will be) transferred. A statement from the donor that no repayment is expected. The donor's signature.