California · Financial Code

FIN §5100.8: “Immediate family” of any natural person means any of the following (whether by the full or half blood or by adoption): (a) The person’s spouse, father, mother, children, brothers, sisters, and grandc

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This statute defines 'immediate family' to include spouses, parents, children, siblings, and grandchildren, whether related by full blood, half blood, or adoption.

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“Immediate family” of any natural person means any of the following (whether by the full or half blood or by adoption): (a) The person’s spouse, father, mother, children, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. (b) The father, mother, brothers, and sisters of the person’s spouse. (c) The spouse of a child, brother, or sister of the person.

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