Ruth Is Visiting Her Granddaughter Marcy and Decides to Give

Multiple Choice

Ruth is visiting her granddaughter Marcy and decides to give Marcy her very expensive cameo brooch. The brooch, an heirloom, has been in the family for over 100 years and is the only item in a safe in Ruth's home. Ruth offers the brooch to Marcy who accepts. Ruth then gives Marcy the only key to the safe. According to the information given in this case, which of the following statements is true regarding the gift?

A) This is not a valid gift because there has been no delivery.
B) This is a valid gift because there has been an actual delivery.
C) This is a testamentary gift and Marcy can claim the gift only after Ruth's death.
D) This is a valid gift because there has been a constructive delivery.
E) This is not a valid gift because Ruth must provide a document for chain of custody.