by Karla Fermano

What’s the Job of a Certified Handwriting Expert in Phoenix, Arizona?

In Phoenix, AZ, the phrase “certified handwriting expert” gets used a lot — and often incorrectly.

I see this confusion regularly with attorneys, business owners, and even clients preparing for litigation downtown near the Maricopa County Superior Court on Jefferson Street. So let’s clear this up the right way, without legal jargon or fluff. Short answer: a certified handwriting expert usually works in one of two very different professions. One role deals with legal truth and document authenticity. The other focuses on personality insight and behavioral tendencies. Same phrase. Completely different jobs.

by Bart Baggett

Do Signature Changes Matter in Phoenix Forgery Cases?

Do Signature Changes Matter in Phoenix Forgery Cases? Here’s How Experts Look at It

In Phoenix, Arizona, disputes over signatures tend to surface at important moments — estate matters, real estate transfers, business disagreements, or probate litigation. And almost every one of those cases starts with the same concern: “This signature doesn’t look like it used to.” That concern is understandable. It’s also exactly what forensic handwriting analysis is designed to address.

by Bart Baggett

Can a Handwriting Expert Help in Authenticating Signatures?

If the signature in question is on a last will and testament, the legal process called probate must be followed. So you may want to see an attorney after you have verified the signature is not a forgery. The court makes the final decision as to what happens to the deceased person’s possessions. If the Last Will and Testament is forged, that document will be thrown out. The estate will be “in-testate”. If you are dealing with an autograph, deed, contract or another legal document… the same procedure applies.

Where can I verify a signature first?

In most cases, being charged with a crime follows an arrest by law enforcement. If you find yourself in a civil courtroom, it’s because someone has filed a lawsuit against you or because you intend to file a lawsuit against another party. Take O.J. Simpson as an illustration. The truth is that he was involved in two separate legal cases. Everyone at his criminal trial saw him flee from the authorities in a pickup truck. He killed Ron Goldman. The woman’s family sued him in civil court, and he also lost that case. These are the two independent tribunals.

by Bart Baggett

What do you do if you think someone Forged Your Parents Last Will and Testament?

This short article tells you how to deal with the probate court and the possible forgery of your parents’ will. The death of your parents is a difficult time.