Register of Probate

Updated on Dec 06, 2023

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Register of Probate is an elected position in some jurisdictions in the United States, such as New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine (part of Massachusetts before 1820). Register of Wills is an elected position in jurisdictions such as Maryland.

The Registrar and staff administer the local Probate Court, typically for a given county, acting partly as public customer service and partly as clerks for the probate judge (who may or may not be elected).

Typical cases filed in this type of court or registry include:

Administration of wills, estates, and probate

Divorce

Adoption and guardianship of children, and termination of parental rights

Name changes

Trusts

Involuntary commitments

Waivers on restrictions for marriage licenses like minimum age of marriage

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