From time to time, I get a call from the family or friends of a deceased loved one who has found a will stashed away that appears to have been handwritten and signed by the decedent. They checked with their attorney first, who recommended that they give me a call. If there is any question… Read more »
There is no magic to comparing the handwriting of a questioned document with samples of another writer. Nor are handwriting experts necessarily gifted with some supernatural ability to identify the signatures of others. What a handwriting expert does have is a peculiar interest in the fine details of handwriting and many hours of training and… Read more »
It is Friday afternoon. I get a phone call; the voice on the other end is frantic. “I need to have some signatures authenticated. Can you do it by Monday?” Sorry to say, this is not an uncommon call at our office. In spite of what the layman may think, a proper document examination can… Read more »
Forensic Document Expert You have found yourself in a situation where you need to consult with an expert. Your case requires the resolution of an issue in order to proceed. Now the question is, how do you find the right expert? Referral Agencies Since you are reading this blog, you obviously are using the internet…. Read more »
Handwriting Signature Analysis Without a doubt, the most misunderstood and sometimes daunting task of being a handwriting expert is explaining my opinion. Is Any Opinion Definitive? By its very definition, an opinion is subjective and not an absolute answer. It is only one person’s application of knowledge and experience combined with analytical skills to derive… Read more »