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.
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."
Your mother, but both parents are 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.
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.
Any child of the decedent's blood is an equal next of kin.
Yes, a brother or sister is considered a next of kin. Next of kin typically refers to the closest living blood relative or relatives of an individual. In the absence of a spouse or children, siblings are often the next of kin who would be contacted in the event of an emergency or for legal matters.
The mother or father or legal guardian of the sisters. if there is no guardian the sister is next of kin.
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.
In most cases the next of kin would be the spouse. If there is no spouse, children would be considered.
Mother, if you mean wife of the deceased husband.
In legal terms, a daughter is typically considered next of kin over a brother. Next of kin refers to the closest living relative, and in most jurisdictions, children have priority over siblings when it comes to inheritance and medical decision-making. Therefore, a daughter would generally take precedence over a brother in these contexts.
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.