Info & Advice Service Manager, Age Concern Wandsworth Member since 24th Mar 2004
Next of kin Wed 24-Mar-04 03:01 PM
There are 3 adult children all having the same mother, 2 and 3 have the same father and 1 has a different father. Who is legally the next of kin between 1 and 3 if number 2 dies? No 1 is the eldest.
Welfare Benefit and Debt Supervisor, Powell & Co Solicitors based in Woolwich, London Member since 16th Apr 2004
RE: Next of kin Fri 16-Apr-04 11:43 AM
The next of kin for a child remains the parent or guardian until the child reaches 18, after that it is a matter of choice. If you are looking at Wills and Probate there are specific rules regarding who can inherit