We Choose , by Kath Weston 1. The next of kin is your spouse or person you designate.
All people have the right to marry anyone they want, regardless of sexuality or gender.
If no will, goes to state. For this definition, homosexual marriages would have to be allowed. I thought that the point the author brought up about how most gays and lesbians don't have families was interesting. Besides not having children, most lose their ties to their biological families because of their sexuality. If you've decided to come out to them then apparently you have thought it important enough to share with them hoping they will support you.