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Second Status and Estate Planning: How Nationality Can Affect Inheritance
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Nationality and residence may affect succession law, estate tax and cross-border probate.
Short answer: a second nationality or foreign residence may change which succession law applies and tax exposure. Assess estates and tax together before immigrating.
FAQ
Does a foreign passport mean foreign succession law automatically?
Not necessarily — domicile, asset location and conflict rules matter.
Does a green card affect US estate tax?
It can — take tax advice.
Can an immigration consultant draft a will?
Estate documents should be handled by qualified counsel.
