Worcester County Register of Wills Office
The Honorable Terri Westcott, Register
Address Courthouse1 West Market Street
Room 102
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Operating Hours8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to FridayNo Walk-In Customers after 3:30pmWe are closed weekends and State Holidays
Please note that we cannot accept filings through email.
Important Information
To open a new estate, please call our office at (410) 632-1529 before coming in. This ensures you have all the required documents to open a new estate. Staff are available by phone Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please call 410-632-1529 to discuss your situation in order to determine your needs. You may also contact us through email with your questions and concerns. Please provide a phone number in case we need to reach you. Online chat is also available.
Having an appointment reduces wait times and ensures that customers have the required documents before visiting the office. We will walk you through the procedures and make sure you are aware of all the documents needed in order to assist you. A courthouse drop box is available to those customers submitting paperwork who do not wish to come into the office.
Our public viewing station is currently available by appointment. You can also research and make copies through the online estate search.
Please be aware that the office cannot provide legal advice or services. We provide assistance only.
| 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 Terri Westcott
The Honorable Terri Westcott was sworn into office as the Register of Wills for Worcester County on December 1, 2018.
Terri grew up in Worcester County. She graduated in 1982 from Stephen Decatur High School and started working at the law office of Harry S. Groton, Jr., P.A. where she gained experience in the area of estates and trusts. After 14 years at the law firm, Terri was hired by the Hon. Charlotte K. Cathell, where she served as the Chief Deputy Register of Wills for over 18 years. Upon the retirement of the Hon. Charlotte K. Cathell, Terri ran for the Register of Wills position and was elected on November 7, 2018.
She is married to Tom Westcott, a teacher for 42 years at Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, Maryland. They have 2 dogs, love the outdoors, whether it is biking, hiking or gardening.
Present and Past Work and Civic Activities:
- Member of the Maryland Register of Wills Association
- Serves on the Maryland Register of Wills Technical Committee
- Vice President of the Worcester County Library Foundation
- Member of The Friends of the Worcester County Commission for Women
- Serves on the Board of Directors for Worcester County GOLD (Giving other lives dignity), Inc.
“I considered it a privilege and honor to serve the citizens of Worcester County and the State of Maryland. My staff and I are committed to serving the public with understanding, compassion and professionalism."
WORCESTER COUNTY LINKS
- Edward H Nabb Research Center
- Town Of Snow Hill
- Worcester County Government
- Worcester County Information
- Worcester County Library
- Worcester County Tourism
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 Worcester County
Registers Of Wills
(MD State Archives Link)
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