Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
Register of Wills · Anne Arundel County · 2026 Primary
The Register of Wills oversees the legal process of settling a person's estate after they pass away, ensuring assets are distributed correctly to heirs and beneficiaries according to the law. This office is responsible for maintaining permanent records of wills and probate documents while also collecting inheritance taxes on behalf of the state. By managing these sensitive transitions, the official ensures the orderly and transparent transfer of property within the community.
View all candidates in this raceCourtney Buiniskis is a lifelong resident of Southern Anne Arundel County who has officially entered the 2026 race for Register of Wills in Anne Arundel County. She describes herself as an experienced educator and public servant with over a decade of experience in education, government, and community advocacy. Her background includes serving as a Community Engagement Officer under County Executive Steuart Pittman, working as a Legislative Aide to Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien, teaching at Anne Arundel Community College where she helped organize a faculty union, and previously serving as Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee. Buiniskis centers her campaign on transparency, accessibility, and public outreach with a goal to modernize the Register of Wills office. She emphasizes that every resident deserves dignity and clarity when navigating the probate process.
Sources: Campaign website
Hi! I'm Courtney Buiniskis and I'm running to be your Register of Wills in Anne Arundel County!
As a longtime resident, community advocate, and educator, I deeply understand the needs of our county and its residents.
I am committed to bringing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility to the Register of Wills office. It's time for change!
Source: courtneybuiniskis.com
Transparency and Efficiency
Commitment to modernizing the office and improving how it functions for the public.
“I am committed to bringing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility to the Register of Wills office. It's time for change!”
Probate Process Accessibility
Ensuring residents can navigate legal processes with dignity and clarity.
“The Register of Wills is more than just paperwork—it's about helping families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Every resident deserves dignity and clarity when navigating the probate process.”
Ethical Standards
Focus on integrity, professionalism, and a people-first approach to public service.
“Buiniskis has pledged to bring a people-first approach to the office, with a focus on ethical standards, efficient service, and increased visibility in the community.”
Courtney Buiniskis launched her campaign for Anne Arundel County Register of Wills on July 13, 2025, announcing it with endorsements from key county leaders including County Executive Steuart Pittman and Sheriff Everett Sesker. External coverage highlights her pledge to bring a people-first approach to the office with a focus on ethical standards, efficient service, and increased visibility in the community. The campaign aims to ensure all residents—especially those in underserved communities—understand and can navigate the probate process.
“Courtney Buiniskis will bring professionalism and integrity to the office of Register of Wills.”
Source“Her goal is to modernize the Register of Wills office and ensure all residents—especially those in underserved communities—understand and can navigate the probate process.”
Source“As a longtime resident, community advocate, and educator... teaching at Anne Arundel Community College , where she also helped organize a faculty union.”
Source