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- Candidate for Frederick County Wills RegisterCandidate2026View Position
- Frederick County Wills RegisterIncumbent2023 – 2026
- Frederick County Orphans' Court Judge2019 – 2023
Other Candidates for Frederick County Wills Register

Chris Manners
About Frederick County Wills Register
The Register of Wills is responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer decedents' estates and for overseeing the proper and timely administration of these proceedings. We also perform the following duties: assist and advise the public in the preparation of all required forms; maintain and preserve the permanent record of all proceedings; serve as the Clerk to the Orphans' Court; track estates and refer delinquent matters to the Court; determine and collect inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs; audit accounts of personal representatives and guardians; mail various notices and court orders to interested persons; and, verify compliance with court orders. As a service we provide safekeeping for wills of living persons.
- Term length
- 2023 – 2026
- Next election
- November 3, 2026
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Nearby Officials

Jim Rosapepe
Maryland State Senate - District 21

Mary A. Lehman
Maryland House of Delegates - District 21

Charlie Smith
Frederick County State's Attorney

Ben Barnes
Maryland House of Delegates - District 21
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Sharon Keller
Frederick County Wills Register
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Bonnie Nicholson
Frederick County Orphans' Court Judge
