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Is a former wife considered next of kin?
No. A person is no longer legally connected to their former spouse.
Who is your fathers next of kin you or your stepmother?
His wife is his next of kin for legal purposes.
Can a girlfriend be listed as next of kin if there are still living children?
If the girlfriend can be considered his common-law wife and the state where they reside recognizes the validity of such a marriage, she can claim next of kin.
Is your wife your next of kin?
Yes. Your "estranged wife" is still your legal spouse.
Is your estranged wife next of kin?
Yes. Your "estranged wife" is still your legal spouse.
Next of kid after a death?
I think you meant "Next of Kin" which means the nearest survivor to the person who has died. IN a family with a husband wife and two children, if the Husband dies, the wife is Next of Kin. If both parents died, say in a car crash, then the children are next of kin to them. Hope this helps!
What is the legal definition of next of kin in Ohio?
usually the next of kin would be a child, if no children than a sibling would be considered.
Is a spouse in the state of Maryland considered next of kin?
In most states the spouse is the presumptive nearest relative (i.e. next of kin).
Who is your mothers next of kin to your mother when she is sick?
In most cases the next of kin would be the spouse. If there is no spouse, children would be considered.
Is my oldest child the next of kin?
Not necessarily. The next of kin is usually the closest blood relative, such as a spouse or parent. If something were to happen to you, legal documents like a will or power of attorney can designate who is considered your next of kin.
How do you find out if you are a widower?
If your wife dies, chances are you are going to hear about it, as the next of kin.
Are the decedents minor children and fiance considered to be the next of kin?
No. Although next of kin is an inexact term depending on the context, a fiance is not next of kin. An unmarried adult's (who has minor children) children and parents would be considered next of kin. See related question link. A fiance would have no legal rights unless the decedent had executed a document granting legal authority.
