🚨 One of the notable probate cases in 2025 comes from Florida’s new Sixth District Court of Appeals, covering the Orlando area: Griffin v. Tiller.
⚖️ This case highlights a growing issue in probate:
‼️ Interference from non-family members who attempt to claim interests in estates.
🏠❗ After Martha Bar Harwell Tiller passed away, Dayan Griffin moved into her house and tried to assert that he had a claim to the property.
🚨 Griffin even attempted to challenge the will and make an adverse possession claim to gain rights to the estate.
👨🏻⚖️ The family, of course, contested his interference, and the appellate court ruled in July 2025 that Griffin was not an interested person and had no legal right to interfere with the probate process.
⚠️ This case serves as a cautionary tale:
Probate estates can be vulnerable to outsiders who try to take advantage of unmonitored properties.
⏩ Families should be vigilant after a loved one passes, ensure proper representation in probate, and protect the estate from potential intruders or fraudulent claims.
‼️ Even individuals who are not family members can create costly delays and legal battles if ignored.
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