In the hypotheticals that the gentleman pronounced, it would come under State law. The only time that there is a look-back is the initial 2 years of residency in a homestead-exemption State. So 2 years, and thereafter the State laws would apply.
Discussing state law and residency requirements related to homestead exemptions.
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