Who is my next of kin?

[MeatLoaf]

So im living with my partner ( unmarried ) and we have an 11 year old.

I have children from previous marriage - now divorced - eldest child 21.

Mum and Dad still alive.

I dont have a will as yet so if i get run over by a bus tomorrow ( hopefully i wont ) then who will be my legal next of kin and who will be expected to arrange my funeral and sort all the stuff out?

 

[MeatLoaf]

That sounds like it would be a right mess to sort out without a will.

Im inclined to agree. My 2 eldest dont seem to want to know despite my best efforts.

So with that in mind i dont really want anything going to them and im sure they wouldnt want the hassle of sorting my funeral out. I want my partner to take care of stuff.

There should be some life insurance to sort funeral epxpenses and any surplus i want to go to my partner, and my 3 youngest kids.

Im guessing ill need a solicitor to get a will done.