Register of Wills for Calvert County
The Honorable Margaret H. Phipps, Register
Contact Us
Address Operating HoursPlease note that we cannot accept filings through email.
Important Information
APPOINTMENTS: Please call for appointments. We can take appointments for in-person services. We recommend calling before arriving to ensure the best service.
DROP BOX: The Register of Wills’ office will be accepting documents in the drop box accessible at the main entrance sidewalk, next to the billboard. It is a black drop box labeled “REGISTER OF WILLS”.
SECURITY: All persons entering the Courthouse are subject to a search by Courthouse security officers.
| Other Important Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Calvert County Bar Association | 410-286-2600 |
| Calvert County Land Records | 410-535-1600 Ext 2264 |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | 410-535-1600 Ext 2263 |
| Comptroller of Maryland: Maryland Estate Tax Division | 410-260-7850 |
| Comptroller of Maryland: Unclaimed Property Division | 410-767-1700 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 800-829-1040 |
| Legal Aid Bureau | 800-999-8904 |
| Maryland State Bar Association | 800-492-1964 |
| Motor Vehicle Administration | 800-950-1682 |
| Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 |
| Vital Statistics Administration (provides copies of death certificates) | 877-463-3464 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Service | 800-510-0050 |
PUBLICATIONS
The Honorable Margaret H. Phipps
The Honorable Margaret H. Phipps was first elected as Register of Wills in November 1978. She is the 24th Register to serve the citizens of Calvert County.
Other Accomplishments Include:
- Served as Chief Deputy Register prior to being Register of Wills
- Advanced course work in probate law, accounting and office management. Specialized IT training, imaging technology, Prince George's Community College
- Chairperson, Maryland Register of Wills Automation Committee, 1992-Present. Maryland Registers have one of the most advanced computer systems in any State office enabling them to better serve the citizens of Maryland
- Member, Probate/Judiciary Subcommittee to the Rules Committee
- Member, Estates and Trusts Section of Md. Bar Subcommittee with Registers, Orphans' Court Judges and Attorney General's Office
- A past President of the Maryland Register of Wills Association
- Member of many civic and professional organizations, including my church where I serve on the Finance Committee, and the Commission on Aging where I have served since 1978
- Conduct workshops and seminars for Office on Aging at senior centers and speak to many church and civic organizations to keep people informed
"Efficiency and cost effectiveness remain foremost in my efforts to serve you. The Register of Wills does not set policy; however, the Register must know probate law and deals constantly with death and grieving families. Compassion, knowledge and experience are so important. My door is always open to assist YOU. My staff and I will continue to provide compassionate, professional, courteous and confidential service to ALL."
CALVERT COUNTY LINKS
OTHER LINKS
- Comptroller of MD - Estate Taxes
- Comptroller of MD - Unclaimed Property
- Death Certificates
- Kelley Blue Book
- IRS - Apply for EIN
- MD Attorney General - Protecting Seniors
- MVA
- People's Law Library
- Real Property Search
- Social Security
- State Bar Assn.
- Volunteer Lawyers Service
For A Historical List Of Calvert County
Registers Of Wills
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