Kernrechtsfrage
Which canton was entitled to levy inheritance tax on the deceased’s movable estate?
Extrahierter Entscheid
The Canton of Vaud was entitled to levy the inheritance tax.
Extrahierte Begründung
Under inter-cantonal practice, the canton of the deceased’s domicile at death has the primary taxing right. Bern was only a temporary stay; the deceased had established his living center in Vevey/La Tour-de-Peilz by moving his furniture there, renting accommodation, leaving most securities there, and maintaining ties to the place. Even if no strict domicile were assumed, Vaud was still the better-placed canton and the conflict had to be resolved in its favor to avoid double taxation.