Donors (§ 44-43-330)
Any person of sound mind and who is eighteen years of age or more may give all or any part of his body for any purposes specified in § 44-43-340.
An anatomical gift takes effect upon death.
Manner of Gift (§ 44-43-350)
A anatomical gift of all or part of the body may be made by will. The gift becomes effective upon the death of the testator without waiting for probate. If the will is not probated, or if it is declared invalid for testamentary purposes, the gift, to the extent that it has been acted upon in good faith, is nevertheless valid and effective.
An anatomical gift of all or part of the body may also be made by document other than a will.
Revocation or Amendment of Gift (§ 44-43-370)
If the will, card or other document of gift has been delivered to a specified donee, the donor may amend or revoke the gift by:
1. The execution and delivery to the donee of a signed statement, or
2. An oral statement made in the presence of two persons and communicated to the donee, or
3. A statement during a terminal illness or injury addressed to an attending physician and communicated to the donee, or
4. A signed card or document found on his person or in his effects.
Any document of gift which has not been delivered to the donee may be revoked by the donor in the manner set out above or by destruction, cancellation, or mutilation of the document and all executed copies thereof.
An anatomical gift made by a will may be amended or revoked in the manner provided for amendment or revocation of wills, or as set out above.
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Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Donation
