Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Re: legal next of kin

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Yes, your brother may inform the funeral home that you are his legal next of kin if he chooses. It would seem likely that you can sign the form in Canada although it may have to be notarized or signed at a US Consulate in order to be accepted by the funeral home.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.