The “Next of Kin” bill passed through the Wisconsin State Senate and was signed by Governor Tony Evers last Friday.

A new bill aimed at easing overcrowding in hospitals is now officially a law. The “Next of Kin” bill passed through 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. Next of kin, ...

A “Next of Kin” bill designed to ease hospital bottlenecks is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the state Senate.

Next of kin refers to a person’s closest living blood relative or relatives, including spouses and adopted children. The term is often used in legal contexts like estate planning and inheritance. The ...

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is seeking to contact the family or next of kin for 14 individuals. "When the coroner’s office encounters a decedent who is unclaimed, disclaimed, or estranged from ...