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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe spouse is the natural next of kin. The descendants are usually next on the listing. Consult the intestacy laws for the appropriate state to determine how they are linked.
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∙ 11y agoIn most cases the next of kin is entitled to a share of the estate.
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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 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 the next of kin to your father?
Your mother, but both parents are next of kin
What is the legal succession of next of kin in Texas?
The legal succession of next of kin in Texas is the kin that is closest as related by blood. Next of kin becomes the heirs of an estate when there is no will or a will that is contested in probate court.
Who is your fathers next of kin you or your stepmother?
His wife is his next of kin for legal purposes.
Your child's father died recently with no will who is his legal next of kin?
His legal spouse and children would be his next of kin.
Is your mother your next of kin or your father?
Both your parents are your next-of-kin. However, if you are a minor and one parent has legal custody, that parent has the authority to make decisions regarding your medical treatment.
Can you contest next of kin?
No. 'Next of kin' is a legal category. See related question link below.
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 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.
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.
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.
