promissory note

If the signor of the note is claiming it is a forgery, then whether it is valued comes down to if they will fight you on it.  Assuming they failed to pay the note, you'd need to start a lawsuit to get the note converted into a judgment.  If the alleged signer decides to participate in that lawsuit and claim forgery, then it would slow down the process but that doesnt mean you won't be able to convert it into a judgment.  Sometimes having a lawyer send a demand letter on your behalf threatenign litigation makes peopel act more reasonablyand fulfill their contractual obligations.  I'd be happy to do that for you (assuming the amount of the note makes the investment in sending the letter worthwhile). Feel free to contact me at your convenience. Best,Lou Russowww.russolaw-llc.com