Prepare a chronology of residence and the person's connections for the adviser. Do not use a single address, citizenship label or tax classification as a complete applicable-law analysis.
A fact question before a legal conclusion
Record where the person lived, the dates of moves and the available evidence for the chronology. Keep uncertainty visible rather than selecting a country because it is the easiest entry on a form. Explain which country and institution are asking the question, since the legal purpose matters.
Why English terminology needs care
Habitual residence, domicile, nationality and tax residence should not be treated as interchangeable labels. The European succession guidance identifies habitual residence as a connecting concept; the England and Wales and Swedish legal questions still need their own review. This glossary does not determine where a particular person had habitual residence.
Prepare for the first conversation
- Where did the person live and when?
- What records support the chronology?
- Which legal question is residence being used to answer?
- Is a separate tax or domicile question being confused with it?
To discuss the Swedish work described here, explore Lagval: a choice of law, then book a free first conversation with Simon if you need help with the next step.
Official sources and jurisdiction
These sources explain general concepts and procedure. They do not determine the law, documents or outcome for a particular estate.
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