St. Mary's County Register of Wills Office
The Honorable Phyllis A. Superior, Register
Address Courthouse41605 Courthouse Drive
Room #G008
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Mailing Address Register of Wills, St. Mary's County
PO Box 602
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Operating Hours8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
We are closed weekends and State Holidays
Please note that we cannot accept filings through email.
Important Information
All individuals seeking access to the Courthouse will be required to go through a security screening process.
Most needs can be fulfilled by phone, mail, or through our online services. It is recommended customers call our office during normal business hours to speak to a staff member for assistance and further information prior to coming to the office.
In addition to in person, we are able to take all estate filings via mail or the drop box that has been made available at the front entrance of the Circuit Courthouse located on Courthouse Drive in Leonardtown, MD.
| Other Important Numbers | |
|---|---|
| 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 Phyllis A. Superior
The Honorable Phyllis A. Superior was elected in November 2018 as Register of Wills for St. Mary’s County and took the oath of office on December 3, 2018.
- She began her career in the Office of the Register of Wills as a Deputy Register of Wills in May 2003. In October 2006, she was promoted to PC Administrator. In December, 2010 she was appointed Chief Deputy.
- Prior to her employment with the Register of Wills, she was employed as a Paralegal for a local law firm.
- Phyllis has an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from the Charles County Community College. She has taken continuing education courses in probate and estate administration and Management and Human Resources.
- Phyllis is a member of the Maryland Register of Wills Association, the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, Friends of Historic St. Mary’s City and Historic Sotterley Foundation.
- Phyllis is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She currently resides in Mechanicsville, with her husband of 22 years and their son.
"It is my desire to serve the community as their Register of Wills with empathy, understanding, and professionalism. My staff and I will be there to serve in a courteous and efficient manner, as those in the community are faced with a very difficult time...the loss of a loved one."
ST MARY'S COUNTY LINKS
- Maryland Code and Court Rules
- Circuit Court
- Historic St. Mary's City
- St. Mary's County
- St. Mary's County Library
- Town Of Leonardtown
- Visit St. Mary's County
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 St Mary's County
Registers Of Wills
(MD State Archives Link)
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