Washington County Register of Wills and Orphans Court

Appoints personal representatives for the administration of estates and offers legal assistance with related proceedings.Legal ServicesMore 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

Physical Address

100 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Eligibility

Open to all.

Service area

Washington county, MD

Agency info

Washington County Register of Wills

Responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer descendents estates and for overseeing the proper and timely administration of those proceedings.