by Beth Aarons | Dec 1, 2012 | Articles, Estate Planning, Wills
“Why should I have a Will?” I am frequently asked this question. While no one is required to have a Will, there are many reasons it is advisable to have one in place. But first, let’s back up. What exactly does a Will do? The main purpose of a Will...
by Beth Aarons | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, Self-Proving Affidavit, Wills
A Self-Proving Affidavit is a sworn statement attached to a Will that makes the Will a “Self-Proved Will,” where the execution of the Will is proven. In order for the execution of a Will to be valid in Massachusetts, it must be signed by the testator in the presence...
by Beth Aarons | Feb 1, 2010 | Articles, Estate Planning, Featured, Wills
Clients have come to me bearing copies of their Last Will and Testament documents, which they created through do-it-yourself software kits or on-line estate planning services. They offer these Wills to me for a quick review, believing them to be adequate...
by Beth Aarons | Dec 1, 2009 | Articles, Collaborative Law, Featured, Mediation
Collaborative Law, or Collaborative Practice, is a method of alternate dispute resolution using a multi-disciplinary team approach to resolve a legal issue. The Collaborative Practice model can be applied to any area of civil law, but this discussion will focus on its...
by Beth Aarons | Jun 1, 2009 | Articles, Divorce, Mediation
Many people anticipating an uncontested divorce ask me which divorce process is faster, easier, and less expensive: mediation or litigation? Most people believe mediation is the automatic winner in all of these categories. My short answer is: “It depends.”...
