I am moving to Canada (from Asia), and on several forms from the university I'm attending they have asked for Next of kin. Who should this person be? On my on-campus residence forms I provided them with my cousin's contact information who lives in Canada, because in case of emergency my parents won't be able to do anything. But is it the same for my accept/decline form? Generally is this about emergency and accident cases, or what?
2007-06-08 01:57:57 · 3 answers · asked by Rachel 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A "Next of Kin" provides, in this case, a contact point for a close relative or friend who can act in your stead should you become injured and incapable of making decisions for yourself.
There are also legal documents that can assist you such as Powers of Attorney, etc, which should be completed with careful consideration so that YOUR best interests are first and foremost in any circumstance.
Best wishes.
2007-06-08 02:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think next of kin should be your parents, but then in the Emergency Contact, -- or note this on the side -- that they should contact your closest relative, which is your cousin.
2007-06-08 09:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by mw451 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could cover both bases by naming your parents as next of kin, which they are, but making it clear that they do not live near the campus, and by naming your cousin as next of kin living in closest proximity to the campus in case of any need for next of kin that might require close proximity.
2007-06-08 09:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋