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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.

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If your sister died who is your brother-in-law's next of kin?

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Your child's father died recently with no will who is his legal next of kin?

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How can I prove that I am my father's next of kin?

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