If the nephew of whom you speak is the son of the aunt of whom you speak the he is a default heir to her estate unless disinherited by her will. If the nephew is the son of the aunt's sister or brother, she can leave any part of her estate to him, just as she can to anyone else. If the nephew is the aunt's last surviving relative, he may be the default heir, even if he is not her son.
Your adopted brother is legally your brother, period. So his son is legally your nephew.
In most families he would be called your nephew. But there is no real relationship. Unless your brother adopts him, which would legally make him your nephew.
He legally adopted a nephew of his wife and named him Andrew Jackson, Jr.
Niece is already the answer - A male niece is a nephew.
Roger was Rachel's nephew, who she legally adopted after his mother died.
well that's sick and its should be illegal if its not already *tammycastillo*
Enos, son of Abel's younger brother Seth, was Abel's nephew. Cain had already slain Abel by the time Seth was born.
he was aperfct gentleman his dead now his nephew was born after the gentleman had already died therefore he couldn't see it
Legally, the next of kin is typically determined by the nearest blood relative, so in this case the half sister would likely be considered next of kin before a nephew. However, laws can vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a legal professional for specific advice.
then why dont you report her its your duty as his aunt and a citizen
Brother, uncle, father, grandfather, nephew.
If your niece's is by your sister but the brother is by your sisters new husband & another woman there would be no blood relation. If not then he's the nephew