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Next of kin would be the children.
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.
Yes. Someone who is next-of-kin is qualified to serve as Administrator and can request appointment.
If they are not divorced and have no formal separation documentation then she is still his next of kin and so has the right to let him die.
Mother, if you mean wife of the deceased husband.
While the divorce is pending, the spouse is still the spouse, and the legal status does not change. On the day that the divorce is granted, the spouse is no longer the spouse, and reverts to non-related.
Not necessarily. If the widower is unmarried, and has no children, but has parents or siblings that are still living - then they are the next of kin
Then all of their belongings and assets will go to their next of kin.
Both parents. Divorce doesn't affect a child's blood relationship with her parents.
No, when someone remarries, their new spouse typically becomes their next of kin, superseding the previous spouse in legal matters. However, family dynamics and legal arrangements can vary, so it's important to consult with a legal professional for specific advice.
"The Next of Kin" was created in 1942.
If he is still alive, your grandfather is the legal next of kin to your grandmother. Failing that, her children are her next of kin. Does she have living siblings? Those are also closer kin than her grandchildren. Failing that, it gets more complicated. We all have different families with different relatives.