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Need to determine if a will has been manipulated?
I am interested in finding out if a lawyer has manipulated the will of my mother, who has since passed. He sent me a copy of it by email and wondering if there is any way to forensically inspect the document? I saw a previous answer that said you could go into "inspect" the document to detect changes? Please any info appreciated!
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Altering a will is / may be a criminal offence, do you may wish to start with the Police
The first question should be "What is the file type?" probably followed by "Was document electronically signed (as in certificate not as in a person's signature) or AD RMS used?"
If it is just a word document you cannot detect these changes unless change tracking is enabled. Even the modified and creation date can be altered hence why physically signed copies are still important
If it is just a word document you cannot detect these changes unless change tracking is enabled. Even the modified and creation date can be altered hence why physically signed copies are still important
"Mom" should have a copy of the will and power of attorney in her personal papers. Differences can then be seen.
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