Their parents or other family members would be their next of kin.
In a case of no will, the next of kin has priority. Unless there is a will, the unmarried partner will not have any rights.
The mother or father or legal guardian of the sisters. if there is no guardian the sister is next of kin.
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
Next of kin means a person's nearest relative. Kin = family.
Her heirs would be her next of kin or whoever she names in any will.
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.
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.
A spouses kin is the next person in the genealogical line of their family. The kin could be a child or sibling of the spouse.
A friend can be next of kin if they are closely related to you. For example, when asked for next of kin on hospital admission forms- that would be the person to contact if there are complications. It is usually a spouse, parent, sibling, or child but you can name any relative as your next of kin. A friend who is not related to you cannot be named "next of kin," but there are ways to name that person as the one to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to.
If you are speaking of the relative or relatives entitled to share in your property if you die intestate (without a will) then if you are unmarried your parents are your next of kin. If they were deceased then your sister would be your next of kin. In another sense they are all your next of kin. See related question link.
The children of an unmarried decedent are his legal next of kin. You can check the laws of intestacy in the UK at the link provided below. On the first page look for the link at the bottom that will open a chart.
The executor has the responsibility to resolve the estate and settle debts regardless of what the next of kin want.