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Generally, if the decedent was not married and had no children the parents are the legal heirs in an intestate estate. You can check the laws of intestacy in your state at the related question link provided below.
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Who would be your mother-in-law's next of kin following your husband's death Would it be her brother or a grandchild?
A brother is more closely related to you than you grandchild is, so a brother would be the next of kin. Of course, a written will can bequeath parts of an estate to other than the "next of kin."
Who is the next of kin to your father?
Your mother, but both parents are next of kin
Is the mother or the father a child's next of kin?
The mother AND the father are a child's next of kin. Next of kin is determined by legal adoption, marriage and blood. If a child's parents are deceased their next-of-kin would be their siblings by blood or by legal adoption.
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.
Who is next of kin if there are 3 brother from 2 different marriages?
Any child of the decedent's blood is an equal next of kin.
Is a brother or sister a next of kin?
If you have no spouse or children and your parents are dead, then a brother or sister would count as next of kin. Next of kin in order 1) spouse 2) children 3) siblings 4) uncles or aunts 5) cousins
Who is next of kin in unmarried sisters?
The mother or father or legal guardian of the sisters. if there is no guardian the sister is next of kin.
Who is next of kin for a child whose mother has died?
The child's father. If the father is not available, a brother or sister over the age of 18 can act as next of kin in most states. Lacking a viable guardian, the court may appoint one.
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.
Who is next of kin stepson mother sister son when father dies?
Mother, if you mean wife of the deceased husband.
Who is the legal next of kin to my mother?
The next of kin can visit their kin in the hospital, can make decisions for an unconscious person, can inherit property, can arrange for a funeral.
Who is your next of kin if you die your mother your sister or your children?
Your adult children.
