What Is a First-Degree Relative?

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What Is a First-Degree Relative?

In the medical sense, first-degree relatives are people who share half your genes. In legal matters, relationships created by contract and law are considered equal to genetic relationships. First-degree relatives have the most rights and responsibilities regarding matters such as medical decisions, inheritance and child custody.

  1. Parents

    • Mothers and fathers are first-degree relatives.

    Children

    • Your children are your first-degree relatives.

    Siblings

    • Brothers and sisters are considered first-degree relatives.

    Spouse

    • In legal matters, your spouse is considered a first-degree relative.

    Adoption

    • In issues of law, your adoptive parents, siblings and children are considered first-degree relatives.

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