Before revision: The hierarchy is the first person over 18, although a spouse may be younger, in the following list: husband or wife or civil partner (or those living together as husband or wife or civil partner for not less than 6 months); son or daughter; father or mother; brother or sister; grandparent; grandchild; uncle or aunt; nephew or niece; anyone else living with the person fore not less than 5 years.
After revision: The hierarchy is the first person over 18, although a spouse may be younger, in the following list: husband or wife or civil partner (or those living together as husband or wife or civil partner for not less than 6 months); son or daughter; father or mother; brother or sister; grandparent; grandchild; uncle or aunt; nephew or niece; anyone else living with the person for not less than 5 years.