An insurance company has paid out a sum to me from my late brothers estate an has said the amount paid is my share as equal next of kin - what does this mean that my younger sister has had her share of the proceeds.

an insurance company has paid out a sum to me from my late brothers estate an has said the amount paid to is my share as equal next of kin - what does this mean that my younger sister has had her share of the proceeds. that were left as it looks like i have had the larger amount

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an insurance company has paid out a sum to me from my late brothers estate an has said the amount paid is my share as equal next of kin - what does this mean that my younger sister has had her share of the proceeds.
Probably yes...
Next of kin

n. 1) the nearest blood relatives of a person who has died, including the surviving spouse. 2) anyone who would receive a portion of the estate by the laws of descent and distribution if there is no will.;););)