If you possess a completed or modified written instrument you know is fake and you do so with the intent to defraud or deceive another. Forgery is a white collar criminal offense that involves creating a false written document with the intent to defraud.Notice to the public regarding fraudulent documents and advanced fee scams using the name of this Court and forged documents purported to be from its judges. To prove someone did forgery, you need strong evidence that shows they internationally falsified a document or signature. The forgery provisions of the Penal Law are found in Article 170. There are three degrees each of forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument. If you suspect that a Will has been forged, it is important to act quickly and speak to a solicitor. The solicitor can investigate whether the will is genuine.