Escapees September-October 2022

By SAMUEL BURK #177443

DOES IT MATTER? of the parties in each case. Each individual state has its own de fi nition or nuances but the foundational concepts surrounding the de fi nition of a domicile will most likely overlap. Given that I am a licensed attorney in Texas, the general concepts in this article are based on Texas law but will hopefully provide an informative foundation for your research. and a truthful intent about where you are planning to make your home. This concept can seem somewhat like fi tting a square peg into a round hole for a full-time RVer, someone who likely wants to be the square peg—having the freedom to avoid the traditional restraints of a less adventurous lifestyle. However, it is because

of this freedom and frequent travel that makes the choice of domicile that much more important for an RVer. It is important to proactively make the choice of where you would like to establish domicile. If you do not af fi rmatively take the steps necessary to choose where your domicile will be, a court or state taxing agency may make the decision for you. Thus,

While there is no universally-accepted de fi nition of domicile, it is a concept that requires an examination of numerous factors to determine the place where one intends to call home. It is a place where a person has been physically present and intends to return and remain—simply put, a person’s permanent abode. Thus, the two overarching factors are a physical presence

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