Generally, in the US:
Next-of-kin of an unmarried man, in first to last order:
See also related question link for a link to state intestacy laws.
His wife is his next of kin for legal purposes.
Yes. Your "estranged wife" is still your legal spouse.
Yes. Your "estranged wife" is still your legal spouse.
An estranged wife is still married and has all the legal rights that inure to a spouse. Your legal status is not changed by living apart, only if the marriage is legally dissolved by a divorce. You are legal next of kin to your husband.
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.
His legal spouse and children would be his 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.
In legal terms, the next of kin is typically determined by the laws of the jurisdiction in question. Generally, a spouse (wife) is considered next of kin before a child (son) in matters such as inheritance and medical decisions. However, specific circumstances and local laws can affect this hierarchy. It's important to consult legal guidelines or documents for accurate information in any given situation.
No. 'Next of kin' is a legal category. See related question link below.
A legally married couple remains married until the marriage is dissolved by a divorce decree. If you are estranged from your husband and he dies you would be the surviving spouse and listed in the next of kin. You would take an intestate share of his estate as the surviving spouse according to your state laws of intestacy.
Generally speaking, if the patient has children (or a spouse and children), they are the legal next of kin. If no children (and no spouse), the parents are the next of kin.
The mother or father or legal guardian of the sisters. if there is no guardian the sister is next of kin.