Step children as next of kin..

[monty0703]

Do step children have the same next of kin rights (with regards to the parents) as fully blood-related children?

[bednobs]

what next of kin rights would these be? Next of kin dosent exist as a concept in law,(except under the mental health act) as anyone can name anyone as their next of kin, or power of attourney etc. Is it an inheritance issue?

[monty0703]

Yes, I was meaning with regards to inheritance where a will hasn't been drawn up.

[daniela31]

As bednobs says. anyone can be your next of kin. I was my brothers next of kin because he appointed me so.
Making a will is your best bet and actually stating who you want as your next of kin.

[daniela31]

sorry, cross posted with you there monty.

[Rollo]

The answer is NO, unless the step children have been adopted by the step parent.

[Schutzengel]

If the question is about the division of an estate where the person who has died has not made a will, then the estate will be divided according to the laws of intestacy. You can google 'UK Laws of Intestacy' which will give you the information you need.

[monty0703]

ok, I'll have a Google - wasn't too sure what to Google so thanks for your answers.

[zzxxee]

not at all