How is Immediate family defined in a legal contract?
- Immediate family means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships. Seen in 985 SEC filings.
- Immediate family means a spouse and any unemancipated child. Seen in 869 SEC filings.
- Immediate family means any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin. Seen in 374 SEC filings.
- Immediate family means any relationship by blood, marriage, or adoption, not more remote than the first cousin. Seen in 305 SEC filings.
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Genie Definition 1
Immediate family means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- When a person is designating beneficiaries
- In case of dealing healthcare decisions
- Distribution of assets post death
- Estate and inheritance planning
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
Immediate family means any blood, marriage, or adopted relationship not more remote than first cousin.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Deciding eligibility for company benefits
- Loan agreements between family members
- Legal disputes involving family members' claims over properties or assets
Relevant Sectors
Immediate family means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships.
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