FREQENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. Do I have to have originals? Can you examine photocopies?

Yes. I can work with photocopies and although I like to have originals and it greatly increases the level of certainty I can have in an official opinion there are many cases where originals do not exist and the opinion must be rendered using the copies. If you have a will and testament and that will was written 30 years ago, and all we have is a copy of a will, the court has to make a judgment on that. So if you think about it, they didn’t allow photocopies in court then anyone who destroyed an original or fabricated a forged document and then destroyed the actual original, then they would win every time.

So it would be an open season for forgery victims as well as forgers if photocopies were not allowed. With that being said, don’t let lack of originals stall your case. In many cases giving me photocopies or faxing the documents, can get an initial verbal opinion which can drastically help an attorney’s strategy, for the next part of the case. IF you have concerns, please call our office.

2. How much will my case cost?

My fees are always consistent with no hidden costs. Please visit my Services and Fee page for a complete listing. Please contact my office at 931-284-4139 to specify your exact cost.

If you have 1 document that is allegedly forged and want a verbal opinion and an official written letter of opinion the cost is $495. If you have more than 1 document you believe to be forged the cost is $100 per additional document. For example if you had 2 documents in question the fee would be $595 for a verbal and written letter of opinion.

3. How long will it take to get my official opinion?

Normally, it will take 3-4 business days from the receipt of the documents and payment. If you need it faster express service is available.

4. How do I get my documents to you for an analysis?

1. Please send to PO Box, by United States Postal Service (USPS), Federal Express (FEDEX) or United Parcel Service (UPS).
If using FEDEX the package can be tracked every moment until it is delivered.
If you are using FEDEX or UPS, please call my office for a physical address.

2. Scanning the documents and emailing them to diannedocexam@gmail.com

3. Faxing documents to: 931-858-4490.