A choice-of-law clause is not simply a statement about where assets are located or who should administer them. Its availability, wording and legal effect need review under the relevant rules.
Where the term may appear
Look for wording in a will or related planning document that identifies a particular country's law. Keep the complete document and any codicils. The European e-Justice guidance describes a choice of national law within the EU succession framework; it should not be assumed that every jurisdiction or every clause produces the same result.
What to clarify with the adviser
Ask whether a clause exists, which law it identifies, which rules govern its effectiveness and how it interacts with earlier wills. These are different questions from appointing an executor, selecting a court or arranging a bank transfer. Do not copy a clause from a glossary into a live will.
Prepare for the first conversation
- Which document contains the wording?
- Which country's law is identified?
- What nationality and timing information is relevant?
- Which adviser is assessing the clause's effect?
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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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