Closest relative (4,2,3)

I believe the answer is:

next of kin

(Other definitions for next of kin that I've seen before include "Closest living relative" , "Nearest relatives" , "One's closest relatives" , "nearest people" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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