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Your parents and children are next of kin, when used as a common phrase by the English language.
Typically, the term next of kin will apply to close relatives by descent (grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren), or through marriage (husband, wife, stepfather, stepmother).
AnswerFor legal purposes your children are your primary next of kin. See related question link below.
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Who is a widow's next of kin?
That depends on whether or not they have any children, grandchildren, siblings, or if their parents are still living. If they have children, then the children are the next of kin. If they had children and the children are deceased, yet had children of their own, then the grandchildren would be the next of kin. If there are no grandchildren either, then the parents are next of kin. If the parents are deceased, then the siblings would be next of kin. If they have no children, grandchildren, siblings or surviving parents or grandparents, then the closest blood relatives would be their next of kin, such as aunts and uncles, cousins, etc. in that order.
Are your children your next of kin?
If you are not married and your children are under 18 then your next of kin is either your parents or siblings.
Who is next of kin parent or child of patient?
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.
Who is first next of kin - parent or child?
Your next of kin is your adult child or if your child is a minor, your parents.
Who is your next of kin if you dont have adult children?
Your spouse is your next of kin if you are married. If you have no spouse and no children then your parents and siblings are your next of kin. Which is first depends on the law where you live.It depends on state law; however, generally the deceased person's spouse (through marriage) would be next-of-kin.If the deceased person is not married, it would generally be his/her parents.
Who is your next of kin if you die your mother your sister or your children?
Your adult children.
Are the decedents minor children and fiance considered to be the next of kin?
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.
Are your children or your parents your next of kin?
Your parents and children are next of kin, when used as a common phrase by the English language.Typically, the term next of kin will apply to close relatives by descent (grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren), or through marriage (husband, wife, stepfather, stepmother).AnswerFor legal purposes your children are your primary next of kin. See related question link below.
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!
When you die your spouse and your children are the next of kin. What are your parents' roles?
If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.If you have a surviving spouse and children your parents have no legal standing at the time of your death as next of kin except as heirs at law in Louisiana. See the related question for more about next of kin.
Who is the widowers next of kin would it be the widow?
Not necessarily. If the widower is unmarried, and has no children, but has parents or siblings that are still living - then they are the next of kin
Who is the lesbians next of kin?
Legal spouse, children, parents, siblings, siblings' children- in that order.
