Howard Hughes and the “Mormon Will” Forgery Case
When Howard Hughes died in 1976, a handwritten will appeared out of nowhere, splitting his fortune in unexpected ways. A Las Vegas jury called it a forgery after a dramatic trial.
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Articles by Bart Baggett.
Bart Baggett- Ask a Forensic Handwriting Expert
Articles by Bart Baggett.
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The Hitler Diaries: How Forensic Testing Exposed a Historic Forgery
In 1983, sixty volumes of supposed Hitler diaries fooled historians and publishers—until forensic testing revealed modern paper and ink. The case is a lesson in why originals matter.
How He Tried to Screw His Wife From the Grave. Prenuptial Fraud in Lousiana
He died five years ago. He’s still in court — trying to take her house. Before he died, a man filed a prenuptial agreement at the Monroe, Louisiana courthouse — backdated to 1991 — leaving his son to pursue his…
[Q43] Can a forgery expert determine who signed someone else’s name?
Can a Forgery Expert Determine Who Signed Someone Else’s Name? I get this question often. A client might say, “I understand a forensic document examiner can determine whether a signature was forged. Can you tell us who did the forging?”…
[Q41] Under Duress! Can a document examiner detect if someone wrote a letter under duress?
Can a Handwriting Expert Tell if a Document Was Signed Under Duress? This is a question that comes up more than you might expect, and the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. There I was, sitting…
[Q40] Will a forensic handwriting experts report hold up in court?
Will a forensic handwriting expert’s report hold up in court? If you’re going to spend $5,000 or $10,000 on a forensic expert report on anything—blood, bone, age, or hair analysis—you definitely want it to hold up in court. Here’s something…
[Q39] Can a handwriting expert compare two signatures and determine which one is real?
Can a Handwriting Expert Compare Two Signatures and Determine Which One Is Real? Well, yes and no. That is basically what a forensic handwriting expert does: they examine a signature and determine whether it is authentic or fake. However, the…
[Q37] Can a document examiner prove a last will and testament is a fake?
Can a Document Examiner Prove a Last Will and Testament Is a Fake? Yes, absolutely. My name is Bart Baggett. I’m a forensic document examiner. I’ve trained dozens of people around the world to help them become forensic document examiners…
49. How do you fight a forged will in a probate court? Q49
How Do You Fight a Forged Will in a Probate Court? When someone passes away and leaves behind an estate worth fighting over, you’d be surprised how quickly a forged will can appear. My company handles both forged and non-forged…
How Long Does Handwriting Analysis Take in Forgery Cases? A Forensic Expert Explains
How Long Does It Take to Analyze Handwriting for a Forgery Case? This is one of the most common questions I get, and it’s a fair one. When you’re dealing with a forgery issue—especially involving a will, trust, or lawsuit—time…