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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.
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Is your stepdaughter or nephew your next of kin?
Yes, your step daughter or nephew can be your next of kin. Next of kin is typically a family member that is surviving.
Is an unadopted step daughter next of kin?
No.
Is a step daughter next of kin to step mother?
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.
Your mother is widowed who is her next of kin she as 3 children a daughter aged 45 a son 38 and a daughter aged 33?
next of kin would be eldest child
Is my daughter next of kin?
Yes your child is your next of kin if you are not married. If you don't have children and are not.married it goes your parents and then siblings!
Who would be your mother-in-law's next of kin following your husband's death Would it be her brother or a grandchild?
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."
Who is next of kin if there are 3 brother from 2 different marriages?
Any child of the decedent's blood is an equal next of kin.
Is a brother or sister a 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.
Who is the next of kin boyfriend or daughter?
Daughter. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link below.
Is step daughter before sisteras next of kin?
Legally, a step-daughter is typically not considered a next of kin in the same way a biological sister would be. Next of kin is usually defined as a person's closest living blood relative, such as a parent, sibling, or child. However, this can vary depending on specific circumstances and local laws.
Does a brother take precedence as next of kin over a defacto who is separated from partner and they have 4 children?
In most jurisdictions in the US, the spouse is the next of kin unless there is a legal divorce. After the spouse, the children are next of kin; only after them come the brothers and sisters.
If your sister died who is your brother-in-law's next of kin?
His children are his next of kin, then his parents, then his siblings. You can check the laws of intestate succession for your state at the related question link. Those laws set forth the legal scheme for heirs at law and next of kin.
