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

Next of kin and power of attorney (POA) serve different roles in managing someone’s affairs. A POA gives legal authority to an appointed agent to make financial or healthcare decisions.

Cohen and his colleagues examined the next-of-kin relationships listed for 109,803 veterans who received care at Veterans Health Administration facilities in Connecticut between 2003 and 2013.

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 ...