Who can file a wrongful death claim varies by state. In Texas, the law says that spouses, children, and parents have the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim. Texas also recognizes that legally adopted children and adoptive parents have a right to file. These parties have the initial right to file a lawsuit, followed by the estate’s representative. They can choose to file individually or as a cohesive group. In some other states, siblings have the right to file a wrongful death claim. However, Texas does not recognize siblings as part of the group who can file or benefit from a lawsuit for wrongful death.