Section 695: Successor to be determined according to foreign law

While determining the successor to a foreigner residing in Nepal when his or her property is open for succession, the successor shall be determined according to the law of the country of his or her nationality, if such country cannot be determined, according to the law of the country of his or her habitual residence, and if even such residence cannot be ascertained, according to the law of the country where he or she is residing for the time being.