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Graphology vs. Forensic Handwriting Analysis: What is the Difference?
When researching “handwriting expert,” you may come across the terms graphology and forensic handwriting analysis. If you’re not familiar with the industry, this can lead you to be confused. These two professions are very different and if you’re looking for [...]
Fraudulent Quitclaim Deeds
What is a Quitclaim Deed? In Colorado, a quitclaim deed is a legal document used to transfer property from the owner to the buyer. This term should be called a "quick-claim" deed, for it's known to be an expedited version [...]
Holographic Wills: What You Need to Know
While holographic wills are legal in many states in the west, handwritten wills can throw a wrench into even the best laid plans. Holographic Wills What is a holographic will? Holographic wills, or also known as handwritten testaments, are wills [...]
Elderly Exploitation through Document and Signature Forgery
Elderly exploitation is sadly quite common and many times it can be traced back to people who should be trusted such as family members, friends, or caretakers. The elderly may be taken advantage of because Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia can [...]
Document Forgery: Different Types of Forgery and Signs That Indicate Forgery
How can you spot document forgery? There are many different types of document forgery and many different ways to spot forgery in documents and signatures. I use a variety of tools and methods to spot forgeries. Forgeries can be found [...]
What Does a Forensic Document Examiner Do?
What exactly does a forensic document examiner do? As a document examiner, I specialize in the examination of documents, analyze signatures and handwriting, and will testify in court as an expert in document examination. Document examination is a science that [...]
How to Get the Best From Your Forensic Document Examiner
Hiring a Forensic document examiner just might be the right decision for you depending on how I can help your case. I offer document examination, signature analysis, handwriting analysis, and expert testimony in court. With years of experience, I [...]
How Two Document Examiners Solved the Case of the Salamander Letter
The salamander letter or white salamander letter was a document that caused many disputes about the origin of the church of the Latter-Day Saints and later turned out to be a forgery created by Mark Hofmann. Mark Hofmann is [...]
How To Choose A Qualified Forensic Document Examiner
Your potential expert can make or break your case, so choosing the right Qualified Forensic Document Examiner is crucial. Here are some tips for what to look for and what to ask when choosing your Forensic Document Examiner. Is Your [...]