Wills / Trusts Law

Domicile

The country or place a person treats as their permanent home, which can determine which country's succession law applies to their movable property.

Domicile is distinct from mere residence or citizenship — it generally refers to the place a person considers their permanent home and intends to return to, and can significantly affect which country's laws govern the succession of a person's movable property, particularly relevant for NRIs.

Domicile disputes can become legally complex where a person has lived in multiple countries over their lifetime.

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