Tom plans to convey a parcel of land to his friend Alice as a gift. He prepares a deed, signs it, and is on his way to Alice’s house to give it to her when he dies of a heart attack. Alice and Bob are the first ones to find him and discover the deed clutched in his hand. Alice later records the deed, but Tom’s heirs challenge the validity of the conveyance. What do you expect a court would rule in this situation?