next of kin
Plural
next of kin
1
one's closest living relative or relatives
- In case of emergency, the hospital will contact your next of kin listed on your medical records.
- The police notified the deceased's next of kin about the accident.
- She designated her sister as her next of kin in case anything happened to her.
- The soldier's commanding officer informed his next of kin about his heroic actions in battle.
- As the next of kin, you will be responsible for making decisions regarding the deceased's estate.