Handwriting Comparison Services

If you’re facing a situation where the authenticity of a handwritten document is in question.  Below are some common scenarios where handwriting analysis can provide clarity and solutions to your investigative needs. Here are a couple of real-life examples of how we can help! 

• Do you suspect a forged signature on a contract?

Scenario: A business partner signs a contract without your knowledge, and you suspect the signature is fraudulent.
Solution: Handwriting analysis can compare the signature on the document with known samples of the individual’s handwriting to confirm or rule out forgery. Our team can identify differences in letter formation, pressure, and stroke patterns, helping you verify whether the contract is legitimate.
What You Will Need: A known handwritten sample from the person in question (such as a personal letter, note, or previous signature) along with the document you suspect has been forged.
No Known Signature? If you do not have a known signature, we can often obtain one from deeds of trust, loan documents, or other public records that contain the person’s signature.
Case Example: In a business dispute, handwriting analysis uncovered a forged signature on a contract that was presented as legitimate, helping our client avoid a fraudulent financial agreement.

• Are you questioning the authenticity of a will or trust?

Scenario: A family member recently passed away, and a will was found that seems out of character. You suspect it may have been altered or forged.
Solution: Handwriting analysis can determine if the will was written by the person it claims to be from, and if any sections were altered or added after the original document was signed. We can provide a detailed report on whether the handwriting matches that of the decedent or whether someone else could have written it.
What You Will Need: A known handwritten sample of the decedent's handwriting (such as a letter or signed document) along with the will or trust document you wish to verify.
Case Example: In a contested inheritance case, handwriting analysis confirmed that the signature on a will was forged, resulting in the dismissal of the fraudulent will and ensuring the rightful heirs received their inheritance.

• Do you have concerns about a suspicious suicide note?

Scenario: A loved one’s death has been ruled as a suicide, but a note left behind doesn’t seem to match their normal handwriting.
Solution: Our handwriting experts can analyze the note to see if it was written by the deceased or potentially by someone else. This could provide answers to whether the death was truly a suicide or if foul play is involved.
What You Will Need: A known handwriting sample from the deceased (such as a signed letter or note) and the suspected suicide note.
Case Example: Handwriting analysis helped law enforcement reopen a case where a suspicious suicide note was discovered, ultimately revealing that the note had been written by another person, leading to a murder investigation.

• Is a threatening letter causing you concern?

Scenario: You’ve received a threatening letter, and you want to know if it was written by the individual you suspect.
Solution: Handwriting analysis can help confirm whether the letter was written by the person you suspect. We examine the characteristics of the handwriting to compare it to known samples, helping to identify the true author and whether the threat is real.
What You Will Need: A known handwriting sample from the suspected author and the threatening letter for analysis.
Case Example: A client received multiple threatening letters, and handwriting analysis was able to conclusively match the handwriting to a known suspect, allowing law enforcement to take swift action in a harassment case.

If any of the above scenarios sound familiar, 808 Investigations, a division of Allen Investigations LLC, can provide the expert analysis you need to make informed decisions. Here’s what we’ll need from you to get started:

• A known handwritten sample from the person in question (a letter, signature, or any document they’ve personally written).
   
• The document or note you need verified (the contract, will, suicide note, threatening letter, etc.).
   
• No known signature? We can often obtain a known sample from public records, such as deeds of trust, loan documents, or other legal filings.

Handwritten documents refer to any written content that has been created by hand, as opposed to being typed or printed. This could include anything from personal letters, signatures, and notes, to formal legal documents, contracts, and wills. The key factor in handwritten documents is that they are physically written by an individual, using a pen, pencil, or other writing instrument, rather than being produced by a typewriter, computer, or printer.

Each person's handwriting is unique to them, much like a fingerprint. Even if two people are writing the same words, their writing will have distinct characteristics, such as:

• Letter formation: How each letter is shaped.
   
• Spacing: The distance between letters, words, and lines.
   
• Size and slant: How tall or small the letters are, and whether they tilt to the left or right.
   
• Pressure: The amount of force applied while writing, which can affect the darkness of the ink and the depth of the writing.
   
• Stroke patterns: The way an individual moves their hand when writing.
   

These unique traits are often examined in handwriting analysis (forensic handwriting analysis) to confirm the authenticity of a document, detect forgeries, or identify authorship.

In an investigative context, handwritten documents can play a crucial role in verifying the identity of a writer, confirming the authenticity of a document (like a will or contract), or uncovering potential fraud. Handwriting analysis can detect inconsistencies, alterations, or signs of forgery in such documents.

We offer three levels of service to fit your specific needs:

1. Basic Analysis: If you need a simple letter or email confirming the results of our handwriting analysis, we can provide that for you.
    
2. Official Document: If you require an officially documented report, we can create a formal document that verifies the authenticity of the handwriting.
    
3. Full Forensic Report: For a complete forensic analysis, we provide a visual and descriptive report that offers a thorough breakdown of the handwriting characteristics and compares them to known samples. This detailed report is ideal for legal purposes and will support any necessary court testimony.
   
    

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin uncovering the truth behind what was written.