Register of Wills and Orphans Court | Garrett County Government

Appoints personal representatives for the administration of estates and offers legal assistance with related proceedings. Legal Services More information:

• Assists and advises the public in the preparation of required forms 
• Maintains and preserves the permanent record of all proceedings 
• Serves as the Clerk to the Orphans' Court 
• Tracks estates and refers delinquent matters to the Court 
• Determines and collects inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs 
• Audits accounts of personal representatives and guardians 
• Mails notices and court orders and verifies compliance with court orders