Section 696
Determination Of Succession Of Deceased
(1) If succession is
open because of the death of any foreigner in Nepal and it is
therefore necessary to determine his or her successor to the property
situated in Nepal and the order of preference thereof, it shall be
determined according to the law of the country of his or her
nationality at the time of his or her death.
(2) If the law referred to in sub-section (1) cannot be
ascertained, it shall be determined according to the law of the
country of his or her habitual residence at the time of his or her
death, and if even such country cannot be ascertained, according to
the law of Nepal.