Saint Mary's County Register of Wills
DUTIES: The Register of Wills is responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer decedents’ estates and for overseeing the administration of these proceedings. Maintains and preserves the record of all proceedings; serves as the Clerk to the Orphans’ Court; determines and collects inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs; audits accounts of personal representatives and guardians; verifies compliance with court orders.TERM: Four years.HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide.
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Phyllis A. Superior
(Rep)
GOALS: What are your specific goals for this term in office and what, if any, challenges do you foresee?
ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC: What ideas do you have to improve service to county residents?
PRIORITIES: What are your top three priorities for this office?
With empathy, understanding, and professionalism as my primary goal, I will continue to serve the community. My staff and I will work efficiently and courteously to help families navigate the complexities of the probate process after the loss of a loved one.
To better serve our community, I will continue to provide public speaking and educational outreach on the probate process and our office's vast estate records. I am also actively collaborating with the Maryland Register of Wills Association to improve the online services we provide to our constituents.
My top three priorities are:
1. To continue the tradition of providing courteous, efficient, and professional service.
2. Making sure that each estate is administered in accordance with Maryland probate law.
3. As the clerk to the Orphans’ Court, work with the Orphans’ Court to continue to ensure that hearings are scheduled and adjudicated in a timely manner.
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