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

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• 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