next of kin
next of kin 最近的亲属 在遗产继承法中，指按亲族关系法与血缘关系为死者最近的亲属，也指依法可以取得死者遗产的人。本术语不一定指血亲，也可指姻亲。
NEXT OF KIN
next of kin
next of kin. 1. The person or persons most closely related to a decedent by blood or affinity. Cf. RELATIVE. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 20–43; Wills 508. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 23–49; Wills§ 921.] 2. An intestate’s heirs — that is, the person or persons entitled to inherit personal property from a decedent who