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Question 1
Sophia is a resident of North Carolina. In addition, she has another home in Santa Barbara, CA. While visiting her home in California, she dies. Her will disposes of her property, in trust, to her son, Carlisle. Which states has jurisdiction over the trust?
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Correct The place where land is located determines the validity and effect of a trust concerning land. In addition, for personal property, the settlor's domicile determines the proper jurisdiction. Here, Sophia is a resident of North Carolina and has both land and chattels there. Additionally, she has land in California. As such, North Carolina has jurisdiction over the home and chattels. California has jurisdiction over the home in Santa Barbara.
Incorrect! The place where land is located determines the validity and effect of a trust concerning land. In addition, for personal property, the settlor's domicile determines the proper jurisdiction. Here, Sophia is a resident of North Carolina and has both land and chattels there. Additionally, she has land in California. As such, North Carolina has jurisdiction over the home and chattels. California has jurisdiction over the home in Santa Barbara.