by Karla FermanoWhat’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.
Read More…
by Bart BaggettDo 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.
Read More…
by Bart BaggettCan 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.
Keep readingby Bart BaggettWhat To Do if Your Name is Forged on the Title?
Introduction
Handwriting experts frequently deal with titles, deeds, and contracts where your name or signature has been forged, leaving you without your car or property.
What is a title?
Nowadays, most vehicle and motorcycle titles are printed on a unique document called a title. No matter where you live—in New York, Texas, or California—the state will mail you a title proving that you are the rightful owner. The state will give you a copy if you are the title owner. The title won’t be left in the glove box, will it? Because they’ll get your automobile if someone takes it.
What to do if your name is forged on the title?
Not to worry! You could recover your car, trailer, or house if someone falsified your name on a title.
- To demonstrate that your signature was faked, you must look at both your handwriting and signature on the back of the book.
- Identify the person you believe could have forged it. You might be able to identify the owner of the motorcycle, car, or watercraft. Bring all of the data to a handwriting specialist for a professional opinion. Keep reading