Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 3-405 – Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof
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Section 3–405. [Formal Testacy Proceedings; Uncontested Cases; Hearings and Proof.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 3-405
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
If evidence concerning execution of the will is necessary, the affidavit or testimony of 1 of any attesting witnesses to the instrument is sufficient. If the affidavit or testimony of an attesting witness is not available, execution of the will may be proved by other evidence or affidavit.