Forensic Handwriting Expert
Tigerlily Taylor is a forensic handwriting expert who examines questioned handwriting and signatures to determine authenticity and authorship. Her work focuses on disputed documents and signature authenticity in legal and financial contexts.
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Scope of Work
A forensic handwriting expert evaluates handwriting evidence to assess whether a specific individual authored a questioned document or signature. Scope of work may include:
• Examination of questioned signatures and handwritten documents
• Authorship and authenticity determination
• Comparison of questioned writing to verified known samples
• Evaluation of handwriting for indications of simulation, disguise, or non-authorship
• Review of documents involved in legal, financial, and inheritance disputes
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Who Retains a Forensic Handwriting Expert
Forensic handwriting experts are typically retained by:
• Attorneys
• Private individuals
• Families involved in estate or trust disputes
• Parties involved in document authenticity disputes
• Financial or legal professionals requiring handwriting evaluation
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Forensic Methodology
Forensic handwriting examination is based on comparative analysis of questioned writing and verified known samples. The examination evaluates observable handwriting features such as line quality, pressure, rhythm, spacing, proportions, and execution. Natural variation and writing conditions are considered, and conclusions are limited to what the evidence supports.
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What Forensic Handwriting Examination Is Not
Forensic handwriting examination is not personality analysis or informal handwriting interpretation. It is limited to questions of authorship and authenticity and follows evidentiary standards used in legal contexts.
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Geographic Scope
Handwriting and document examination services may be provided for matters throughout the United States and internationally, depending on document availability and case requirements.
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