Guernsey Judgment 7/2001 - In the Matter of the Estate of Ackrill

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Conflict of Laws—domicile—domicile of choice—rebuttable presumption that domicile of choice continues—abandoned by ceasing residence with no intention of permanently returning—proof of abandonment to be on balance of probabilities. Succession—costs—indemnity—potential beneficiaries entitled to costs out of estate to resolve deceased's domicile at time of death—although in form of adverse litigation, proceedings mutually beneficial in substance and decision required for proper administration of estate.