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Just so that if anything were to happen to either of us, the other can prove we are related. I have no siblings, and I'm not in contact with my mums family. So he is my NOK, and also who I would leave any assets (none at present) too. We have different surnames due to parents not being married, so it would be just our word unless he is on my birth certificate.
Two separate issues - assets on death are dealt with by having wills. No excuse not to. The intestacy laws only come into play if there is no will. n.b. Scotland is a bit odd in this regard, so avoid living there if you possibly can.
"Next of kin" doesn't have any legal meaning, definition or rights attached to it. If you're talking about medical stuff, you can nominate whoever you like as next of kin to be given information when you are admitted to hospital (remember doctors make decisions about patient care, not the person nominated as next of kin) and carry next of kin cards nominating each other to cover the case of someone being unable to communicate on admission.Proud member of the wokerati, though I don't eat tofu.Home is where my books are.Solar PV 5.2kWp system, SE facing, >1% shading, installed March 2019.Mortgage free July 20230 -
Agree with the others, he needs to prioritise making a will, and while you are at it get yours made as well.0
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