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The handwriting in a will and the signature below it

A disputed word and a disputed signature may require different comparison material.

Legal document examination / Forensic handwriting and documents in legal disputes

Section 19 of Israel’s Succession Law describes a handwritten will written entirely by the testator, with a date and signature in the testator’s hand. If a beneficiary’s name in the margin is disputed, mark its position on a working copy and leave the original untouched.

For words, collect ordinary writing of known origin, ideally from around the relevant date. For the signature, collect known signatures as well. An opinion about who wrote the text does not by itself establish testamentary capacity or undue influence.

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Legal representation in fraud and disputed-document claims

Tzion Bahalul, attorney and notary

A disputed signature on a contract, will or payment instruction raises two distinct questions: what can be learned from the document, and what legal steps are available. Tzion Bahalul & Co. handles the legal dispute, including civil fraud claims and recovery of funds in Israel.

Tzion Bahalul, attorney and notary