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They can be. The CLOSEST of kin will depend on the members of the family.
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Do step children have any rights as next of kin?
Only step-children who were legally adopted by the decedent would be considered legal next-of-kin. There is a rare exception in states such as New Jersey in which the estate of a person who dies with no other heirs at law can pass to step-children. These issues are governed by state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state at the related question link.
Does next of kin pay utility bills?
No, next of kin does not pay utility bills for relatives. The next of kin is listed in the event that the company cannot get a hold of the account owner. The next of kin is also notified of any emergency situations.?æ
Is the eldest child the next of kin in law?
No. Most Western countries have probate codes that distribute property equally among children if there is no will and no surviving spouse. There are some less developed legal systems in other countries that may still favor the eldest son. You need to check the laws in your particular country or jurisdiction. In the United States all issue of a decedent would be his heirs-at-law and next-of-kin, not just the eldest. That would include the children of any child who predeceased the decedent. You can check the intestacy laws of your state at the related question link below. Each state has laws that determine next-of-kin.
If a widower remarries is she still her dead husbands next of kin?
Only for those things which occurred or took place while she and the decedant were still married.Another PerspectiveYes. If an unexpected bank account surfaced, death benefit or some other forgotten property, she would still be his next of kin. If there was a problem with his grave or gravestone, such as vandalism, she would still be his next of kin.
What is the most common outcome for children when a single mother is sent to prison?
mostly the kids get sent to the next of kin but if not a child home and if not then they could go to prison with their mother.... they would be treated normally like a normal kid but it wouldn't be the same
Is a step daughter next of kin to step mother?
Whether or not a step daughter is next of kin depends on a variety of factors. If there are no other closer relatives, then it could be the case.
Who is next of kin parent or child of patient?
Generally speaking, if the patient has children (or a spouse and children), they are the legal next of kin. If no children (and no spouse), the parents are the next of kin.
Is your stepdaughter or nephew your next of kin?
Yes, your step daughter or nephew can be your next of kin. Next of kin is typically a family member that is surviving.
Are your children your next of kin?
If you are not married and your children are under 18 then your next of kin is either your parents or siblings.
Who is a widow's next of kin?
That depends on whether or not they have any children, grandchildren, siblings, or if their parents are still living. If they have children, then the children are the next of kin. If they had children and the children are deceased, yet had children of their own, then the grandchildren would be the next of kin. If there are no grandchildren either, then the parents are next of kin. If the parents are deceased, then the siblings would be next of kin. If they have no children, grandchildren, siblings or surviving parents or grandparents, then the closest blood relatives would be their next of kin, such as aunts and uncles, cousins, etc. in that order.
Is an unadopted step daughter next of kin?
No.
Do step children have any rights as next of kin?
Only step-children who were legally adopted by the decedent would be considered legal next-of-kin. There is a rare exception in states such as New Jersey in which the estate of a person who dies with no other heirs at law can pass to step-children. These issues are governed by state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state at the related question link.
Can there be more than one next of kin?
Yes. If there is no surviving spouse, the next of kin are the children (equally and together). If there are no children then the next of kin is determined by the laws in the jurisdiction. Next of kin for legal purposes is set forth in the laws of intestacy.
If your father died and was divorced and he had live in partner who is next of kin?
Next of kin would be the children.
Who is the next of kin a child or sister?
The next of kin is usually a child and not a sister. For example, if a mother passes away, the next of kin would be her husband and then her children.
Definition of next of kin Australia?
In Australia, next of kin means someone that is related to someone else. For example, a woman's children would be her next of kin.
Who is next of kin in state of California?
your children
