whos next of kin

[nextgirl]

wm brother died he as a girlfriend two children under ten liveing parents brothers and sisters whos next of kin

[Ethel]

There is no legal definition of 'next of kin' - it can be whoever you choose, even a non-relative.

Who has he named as 'next of kin' on his doctor's records?

Why do you need to know?

[nextgirl]

is docters as never been up dated since he left home to live with is girlfreind,,so now hes dead who is entitled to his estate funeral expense is girlfriend, as children are under ten or is parents

[daniela31]

Parents, brothers and sisters and girlfriend should get together and discuss among them about funeral costs. Each paying a share would be a nice gesture.
Estate and belongings could be sold and a fund set up for the children for when they are older.

[Ethel]

Selling the estate won't help the children - they need somewhere to live.

As already suggested, it is up to all the family members to come to an agreement about the funeral and expenses.

Did he own his house? If so, is his girlfriend on the Registered Title (deeds) too? Is there a mortgage?

Did he leave a will?

[dzug]

The children are next of kin from the inheritance angle. As they are under 18 it will have to be held in trust for them.

The trustee could be anyone who will take it on - the girlfriend, particularly if they are her children, or the parents, are the most obvious candidates

The funeral is payable by whoever arranges it. They can reclaim the cost from the brother's assets