A clean cap table is preferred, but e.g. 2-3 small gifts is fine. I would not advocate starting to give equity to 2nd cousins etc. :) Maybe another option (mor

A clean cap table is preferred, but e.g. 2-3 small gifts is fine. I would not advocate starting to give equity to 2nd cousins etc. :) Maybe another option (more overhead) would be to set up an LLC for the family and gift the stock there...