Kent County Register of Wills
DUTIES: Assists and advises the general public with administrative processes and preparation of forms 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, safeguards wills of living persons, and guards the property of minors.TERM: 4 years; no term limitSALARY: $128,057 per year for the upcoming four-year termHOW ELECTED/QUALIFICATIONS: All qualified voters in Kent County may vote for one Register of Wills. The Register must be a registered voter.
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Kristi Osborn
(Dem)
QUALIFICATIONS: Please describe your education, background, prior work experience and current position.
CRITICAL ISSUE: What are the most significant challenges in this position?
Campaign Phone
(410)708-5933
I am a lifelong resident of Kent County and graduate from Kent County High School. I worked at the Peoples Bank for 18 years before joining the States attorney's office. In 2001 I started my career with the State of MD at Queen Annes Social Services. In 2003 i began work at the Registers of Wills; I have 23+ years experience in The Register of Wills, with the last 9 years serving as your Register of Wills. I will continue to serve you with knowledge, experience and compassionate service.
One of the most significant challenges in this position is staying current with changes in laws and procedures. While we cannot give legal advice, it is important that we remain knowledgeable of the changes so we can properly guide the citizens through the probate process.
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