A lawyer, Abdul Gafaru Ali, has explained that being listed as “next of kin” does not grant inheritance rights or legal ...

If you’re not married, determining who is next of kin for your estate can become more complex. When there is no will, the rules governing next of kin can ultimately determine who is legally entitled ...

Next of kin refers to a person’s closest living blood relative or relatives, including spouses and adopted children. The term is often used in legal contexts like estate planning and inheritance. The ...

Popular Nigerian businessman Obi Cubana has stirred debate on social media following a subtle response to his adopted son, Chidi, who recently referred to himself as the businessman’s “next of kin.” ...

You must have been shocked when you heard the 2017 story of Omar Mmubango. He died in New Jersey USA but his body was almost unclaimed because no relative turned up to claim him when he died. Omar, ...

My daughter passed away without a will. She lived in California with her undocumented husband. Her estate is now required to go through probate, but she left money in another bank account, which her ...