Death of a member

The "Death of a Member" clause stipulates the procedures and consequences if a member of the contract passes away, including how shares, responsibilities, or benefits are redistributed or managed. It aims to provide clear guidance on transition and mitigate uncertainties, ensuring continuity and protecting the interests of surviving members or stakeholders.

11 Death of a member examples

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    Section 3.8    Death of a Member. Upon a Member’s death, the Member’s Account shall be distributed to the Member’s Beneficiary in a lump sum payment as soon as practicable following the end of the quarter in which the Member died.
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    COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL)
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    3.04           Upon the death of a Member who had not elected an optional form of payment under Section 3.03 of the Plan, a death benefit shall be paid to the Member's beneficiary in a lump sum equal to the excess, if any, of (i) over (ii), where:  (i) is an amount equal to twelve (12) times the annual benefit, if any, payable under Section 3.02 of the Plan; and   (ii) is the sum of the benefit payments, if any, which the Member had received under this Article 3.
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    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
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    2. Death in Family Expenses: Cost of round-trip coach class airfare from California to other states/countries and lodging pursuant to Company hotel guidelines for company travel outside of the U.S. for Shlomi Ben Haim and immediate family in the event of the death of a member of Shlomi Ben Haim’s immediate family or Shlomi Ben Haim’s spouse’s immediate family.
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    JFrog Ltd (FROG)
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    (j)               To make elections to cause the basis of Company property to be adjusted for federal income tax purposes in the event of a transfer or assignment of a Member's interest by a Member, the death of a Member or the distribution of any property of the Company to a Member, all as provided in Section 7.10;
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    BOYD GAMING CORP (BYD)
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    Upon the death of a Member, including a Member acting as a Member by virtue of being a trustee of a trust, or upon a Member being adjudicated incompetent to manage his or her person or his or her estate by entry of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the Member’s Representative or successor trustee shall be deemed to be an Eligible Member with respect to any Units held by the deceased or incompetent Member, and those Units shall be Eligible Units if the Member’s Representative or successor trustee is a Permitted Assignee, or if not a Permitted Assignee, at such time as the Member’s Representative or successor trustee becomes a substituted Member with respect to the Units. Until such time as the Member's Representative or successor trustee that is not a Permitted Assignee becomes a substituted Member with respect to Units held by the deceased or incompetent Member, the Units shall be deemed Ineligible Units and the party holding such Units shall have the status of a Transferee with respect to those Units. The death of a Member or a Member being adjudicated incompetent to manage his or her person or his or her estate shall not cause the Company to be dissolved. Upon the death of a Member, including a Member acting as a Member by virtue of being a trustee of a trust, Eligible Members shall have the rights and options set forth in Article VIII.
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    BOYD GAMING CORP (BYD)
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    1.03"Beneficiary" means the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated in accordance with Article 5 of the Plan to receive the benefit, if any, payable upon the death of a Member (as that term is defined in this Article) of the Plan.
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    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
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    Upon the death of a Member, including a Member acting as a Member by virtue of being a trustee of a trust, or upon a Member being adjudicated incompetent to manage his or her person or his or her estate by entry of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the Member’s Representative or successor trustee shall be deemed to be an Eligible Member with respect to any Units held by the deceased or incompetent Member, and those Units shall be Eligible Units if the Member’s Representative or successor trustee is a Permitted Assignee, or if not a Permitted Assignee, at such time as the Member’s Representative or successor trustee becomes a substituted Member with respect to the Units. Until such time as the Member's Representative or successor trustee that is not a Permitted Assignee becomes a substituted Member with respect to Units held by the deceased or incompetent Member, the Units shall be deemed Ineligible Units and the party holding such Units shall have the status of a Transferee with respect to those Units. The death of a Member or a Member being adjudicated incompetent to manage his or her person or his or her estate shall not cause the Company to be dissolved. Upon the death of a Member, including a Member acting as a Member by virtue of being a trustee of a trust, Eligible Members shall have the rights and options set forth in Article VIII.
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    BOYD GAMING CORP (BYD)
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    3.04Upon the death of a Member who had not elected the single lump sum payment or the optional form of payment under Section 3.03 of the Plan, a death benefit shall be paid to the Member's beneficiary in a lump sum equal to the excess, if any, of (i) over (ii), where: (i)is an amount equal to twelve (12) times the annual benefit, if any, payable under Section 3.02 of the Plan; and (ii)is the sum of the benefit payments, if any, which the Member had received under this Article 3.
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    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
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    Emergency Leave – In the event of the death of a member of your or your spouse’s immediate family, O-I will provide round-trip economy class airfare to the home country for you, your spouse and relocated eligible dependents. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, brother, sister and child. Reimbursement for emergency travel in the event of the death of a grandparent is limited to the grandchild. Time off with pay is limited to the bereavement entitlement in the Home Company.
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    O-I Glass, Inc. /DE/ (OI)
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    (b)Death.  Upon the death of a Member (who has not elected an optional form of payment under Section 3.03 below) before commencement of the payment of the Member’s Pension Benefit pursuant to Section 3.02(a), the Member's Pension Benefit shall be payable to the Beneficiary in a single lump sum within ninety (90) days of the Member's death.
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    Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
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    5.2. Death of a Member. Upon the death of a Member, the Board may, but is not required to, provide the Member’s estate or beneficiary or beneficiaries, as the case may be, with written notice of the Company’s election to purchase the deceased Member’s Shares at the fair market value, adjusted for profits and losses to the date of death. Fair market value may be determined informally and in reasonable good faith by the Board. In the absence of an agreement as to fair market value, the Board shall hire an appraiser to determine fair market value. The cost of any appraisal shall be deducted from the fair market value to which the deceased Member’s estate or beneficiary or beneficiaries is or are entitled. Upon such election, the Company shall purchase the deceased Member’s Shares over a one-year (1 year) period, in four (4) equal installments, with the first installment being due sixty (60) days after the Member’s date of death. The Member’s estate or beneficiary or beneficiaries, shall have no right to become a Voting Member or to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company as a Voting Member or manager, and shall only have the rights of an assignee and be entitled only to receive the share of profits and the return of capital to which the deceased Member would otherwise have been entitled.
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    Bloom HoldCo LLC

What is “Death of a Member”?

The term “Death of a Member” refers to a clause typically found in certain legal agreements and contracts, particularly in business partnerships and Limited Liability Company (LLC) operating agreements. This clause addresses the procedures and consequences that ensue when a member of the entity dies.

When should I use “Death of a Member”?

You should use a “Death of a Member” clause in any agreement involving multiple parties where the death of a participant could impact the functioning, ownership, or management of the entity. This is especially important in:

  • Partnership Agreements: To outline the redistribution of a deceased partner’s share.
  • LLC Operating Agreements: To manage what happens to the deceased member’s interest.
  • Shareholder Agreements: To set forth the process of transferring shares or interests.
  • Buy-Sell Agreements: To provide a mechanism for the remaining members or shareholders to buy the deceased member’s interest.

How do I write “Death of a Member”?

When drafting a “Death of a Member” clause, consider the following elements:

  1. Define the Event: Explicitly state that the clause is triggered upon the certified death of a member.
  2. Identify the Procedure:
    • Valuation of the Deceased Member’s Interest: Specify how the deceased member’s share or interest will be valued.
    • Transfer of Interest: Detail who will inherit or take over the deceased member’s interest (e.g., remaining members, family of the deceased, external party).
    • Buyout Terms: Outline the terms under which the remaining members can buy out the deceased member’s interest (e.g., price, payment terms).
  3. Documentation: Clarify necessary documentation, such as death certificates.
  4. Resolution of Rights and Obligations: Address any remaining legal obligations and rights that need resolution upon the death of a member.

Example

Death of a Member Clause

Upon the death of any Member, the Company shall have the option to purchase, and the estate of the deceased Member shall be obligated to sell, the deceased Member’s interest in the Company. The purchase price shall be determined by an independent appraisal and paid in equal installments over a period not to exceed five years.

Which contracts typically contain “Death of a Member”?

“Death of a Member” clauses are commonly found in the following types of contracts:

  • Partnership Agreements: Outlining the continuation or dissolution of the partnership and the distribution of the deceased partner’s share.
  • LLC Operating Agreements: Describing the process of transfer or purchase of the deceased member’s interest to ensure the smooth operation of the LLC.
  • Shareholder Agreements: Providing procedures for the redistribution of the deceased shareholder’s stocks.
  • Buy-Sell Agreements: Establishing a predetermined method for buying out the deceased member’s shares to prevent disputes and ensure stability within the business.

This clause ensures that the business can continue to run smoothly while respecting the interests and rights of all parties involved.

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