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Register of Wills · Charles 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 raceLoraine Davies Hennessy is the current Register of Wills for Charles County and is seeking re-election. A Democrat, Hennessy has served as Register of Wills for Charles County since December 7, 2010. Prior to holding office, she worked as a substitute teacher in Charles County public schools and as a property manager for Hennessy's Management from 1987 to 2011, and is a member of the Maryland Register of Wills Association. She is married with four children.