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Caroline County Judge of the Orphans' Court {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

DUTIES: The Maryland Orphans’ Court is the state’s probate court and presides over the administration of estates; it also has jurisdiction over guardianship of minors. Orphans’ Court judges are responsible for the supervision of estates that must go through probate. They also may appoint Guardians for the person and property of minors. Orphans’ Court judges conduct formal hearings involving estate or guardianship disputes and rule on Petitions and Administration Accounts involved with estate and/or guardianship proceedings. The State Constitution does not require Orphans Court judges to be lawyers.SALARY: $5,000TERM: Four years, no term limit.HOW ELECTED: Elected county-wide.

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    Ellery Adams
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    Jeff Porter
    (Rep)

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    Hugh Smith
    (Rep)

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QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of this office?

PRIORITIES: What are your priorities for this office?

CHALLENGES: What is the greatest challenge facing the Orphans' Court system and how would you address it?

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