Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

State of Jurisdiction for a Will

I am a US Citizen living in Canada on a 3 year work visa. I currently do not have a residence or tax address in any US State even though I am remitting Federal taxes. I would like to prepare a will but it is not clear what state laws the will should be based upon.


Asked on 7/05/07, 12:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Re: State of Jurisdiction for a Will

Even though you have no current residence in the U.S., you do have a 'domicile' which could be used for the purposes of your Will. If you last resided in NJ, and you intend at some point to return (or consider NJ your 'home' even though you don't currently live there)...then NJ would be your 'domicile' for purposes of making a Will.

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Answered on 7/05/07, 2:23 pm


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