Dorchester County Register of Wills
DUTIES: The Register of Wills assists the general public with administrative processes concerning estates of deceased persons. The Register collects Maryland inheritance tax on estates and probate fees; maintains all records of wills and estates of deceased persons, acts as clerk to the Orphans’ Court; tracks estates and refers all delinquent matters to the Court; and safeguards wills of living persons who reside in the county.BASE SALARY: $134,899TERM: Four years, no term limit.HOW ELECTED: Elected county-wide.
QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of this office?
PRIORITIES: What are your priorities for this office?
AREAS OF NEED: What changes, if any, are needed to ensure effective and efficient operation of this office?
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I have worked in the legal field since 1972. 25 years with Senator Fred Malkus-13 years as his administrative assistant. Continued my legal experience with the law firm of Wilson & Collison for three years. Served 13 years as Deputy Register of Wills becoming Chief Deputy in 2012 and serving in that capacity until appointed Register of Wills by the Judges of the Orphans' Court on November 3, 2020 upon the death of Doris K. Lewis till present. Emphases based on real estate and probate law.
My priorities are to continue with the honesty, integrity, compassion and confidentiality of the office of the Register of Wills. Meeting the sympathetic needs of families/friends at a painful time in their lives.
I have excellent employees in the office that do a great job serving the public and do not see any need for any changes. My office does not make policy, but we must carry out the rules and regulations regarding the Estates & Trust Articles, Tax General and Maryland Rules of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
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