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Register of Wills · Caroline 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 raceLinda A. Dunn is a Caroline County native and current Register of Wills, seeking reelection to the position. Born in Caroline County, Dunn graduated from Colonel Richardson High School in 1976 and spent 15 years working with a Caroline County attorney specializing in Estates and Real Estate. She was hired by the late Register of Wills James L. Phelps as a contractual employee and joined the office full time in July 2012 as a Deputy, later serving as Assistant Chief Deputy and Chief Deputy. She was appointed Register of Wills for Caroline County on June 18, 2024, filling the vacancy left by the passing of the Honorable James L. Phelps.