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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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(1) “Domiciliary jurisdiction” is the jurisdiction outside this state in which a nondomiciliary is domiciled at death.
(2) “Foreign will” is the will of a nondomiciliary who dies while domiciled in a jurisdiction that is not a state or territory governed by the Constitution of the United States and who at death owns property located in this state or a cause of action the venue of which lies in this state.
(3) “Nondomiciliary” is a decedent who dies while domiciled in a jurisdiction that is outside this state.
(4) “Out-of-state will” is the will of a nondomiciliary who dies while domiciled in a state or territory that is governed by the Constitution of the United States and who at death owns property located in this state or a cause of action the venue of which lies in this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 53. Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates § 53-5-30 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-53-wills-trusts-and-administration-of-estates/ga-code-sect-53-5-30/
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