Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 8

As used in this part: (1) The surviving spouse; (2) The decedent's surviving son or daughter, if the decedent has no surviving spouse; (3) The decedent's surviving parent, if the decedent has no surviving spouse or sons or daughters; or, (4) The decedent's surviving brother or sister, if none of the persons described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this definition survive the decedent. (1) The duly appointed executor or administrator of the decedent's estate, including a special administrator appointed for the purpose of seeking the decedent's naturalization; or, (2) The duly appointed guardian, conservator, or committee of the decedent's next-of-kin; or, (3) A service organization listed in 38 U.S.C. 3402, or chartered by Congress, or State, or other service organization recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 8:§ 392.1