34-20A-2.2. Next of kin--Order of priority.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term, next of kin, means, in order of priority stated, the person's:

(1)    Spouse, if not legally separated;

(2)    Adult son or daughter;

(3)    Parent; and

(4)    Adult brother or sister.

Source: SL 2023, ch 117, § 2.