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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 17. (a) “Relative” of an individual refers to any of the following:
(1) The individual's spouse.
(2) A parent of the individual or a parent of the individual's spouse.
(3) A child of the individual or a child of the individual's spouse.
(4) A sibling of the individual or a sibling of the individual's spouse.
(5) An aunt or an uncle of the individual or an aunt or an uncle of the individual's spouse.
(6) A niece or nephew of the individual or a niece or nephew of the individual's spouse.
(7) A grandparent of the individual or a grandparent of the individual's spouse.
(8) A grandchild of the individual or a grandchild of the individual's spouse.
(9) A great-grandparent of the individual or a great-grandparent of the individual's spouse.
(10) A great-grandchild of the individual or a great-grandchild of the individual's spouse.
(b) A relative by adoption, half-blood, marriage, or remarriage is considered as a relative of whole kinship.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 2. General Assembly § 2-2.2-1-17 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-2-general-assembly/in-code-sect-2-2-2-1-17/
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