By Charlotte Viergever
Mellor Olsson Lawyers
Wills and Estate Planning
Nuriootpa
The term 'next of kin' is commonly used in hospitals, aged care, and legal settings – but many people misunderstand what it actually means, and the role it plays in decision-making and estate matters.
In Australia, next of kin typically refers to a person's closest living relative.
This might be a spouse or de...
