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Define: Immediate family

The meaning of “Immediate family” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

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.

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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

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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.