If they have a biological relative then no, a brother is a closer relative than an adoptive father is. Legally though, if you are the only guardian/ relative then you will be next of kin.
Yes. The next of kin has adopted many children.
yes, children through adoption are legally the same as children by birth.
When there are three children, all of them are typically considered next of kin. In legal terms, next of kin usually refers to the closest living relatives, which can include parents, siblings, and children. If a parent has passed away, the children would collectively hold the status of next of kin. The specifics can vary based on jurisdiction and the context in which "next of kin" is being considered, such as inheritance or medical decisions.
Yes, you are still considered your father's next of kin even if he has remarried. Next of kin typically includes immediate family members, such as children, regardless of the parent's marital status. However, in legal terms, the specifics can vary by jurisdiction, especially regarding inheritance and decision-making authority, which may also include the new spouse.
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.
usually the next of kin would be a child, if no children than a sibling would be considered.
In most cases the next of kin would be the spouse. If there is no spouse, children would be considered.
His wife is his next of kin for legal purposes.
John R. Snarey has written: 'DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL-MORAL REASONING AMONG KIBBUTZ ADOLESCENTS' 'How fathers care for the next generation' -- subject(s): Father and child, Fathers, First-born children, Longitudinal studies
A partner is considered next of kin only if they are a spouse. In the United States the order of precedence after spouse is children, parents, grandchildren, then siblings.
Esme was next, then Rosalie. then Alice and Jasper found them. Then (spoiler for Breaking Dawn) Bella and Renesmee.
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.