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Register of Wills
The register of wills, elected to a four-year term, serves as the clerk for the Orphans' Court and performs administrative duties in connection with estates of minors and the administration of estates. There is a register in every Maryland county.
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OTHER LOCAL RACES
Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
Joseph M. Griffin
Democrat
Age: 33
Residence: Olney.
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Married: Yes.
Children: One.
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Education: BS, St. Francis College (Pa.).
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Occupation/Employer: Assistant Chief Deputy, Register of Wills.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Hallowell Home Owners Association; Women's Suburban Democratic Club; Northern Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club.
Why should voters elect you?
"The Register of Wills assists over 10,000 grieving individuals through the probate process every year. I have the training, knowledge and experience needed to provide sensitive, professional and efficient service, plus a proven record in this specialized field. Through my hard work and dedication, the audit process is now the most efficient it has been in over three decades. I care a great deal about the Register of Wills office and the people it serves. I possess the tools necessary to provide the community with outstanding service, and your vote will give me this opportunity."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I have been enthusiastically endorsed by the current and former registers. Their support is a reflection of my dedication and their trust in my ability."
Web site: None.
Email: None.
Robert M. McCarthy
Republican
Age: 43
Residence: Chevy Chase.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Four.
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Education: BS, University of Maryland; JD, Potomac Law School.
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Occupation/Employer: Self-employed lawyer in private practice for 16 years in Montgomery County.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Calvert Institute for Policy Research board; Boy Scouts; Boys & Girls Homes of Maryland.
Why should voters elect you?
"I want to eliminate Maryland inheritance taxes. Taxing people's transfer of their life savings to their survivors is simply wrong. Most politicians support tax reduction. I want this tax to be one of those eliminated. It doesn't raise much money for the government, but it scares old people. Currently a primary function of the office is to audit estates for this tax. Those auditors, accountants and bookkeepers should be transferred to the prosecutors office to audit convicted drug dealers to help enforce criminal forfeiture status. Their current function tends to cause the surviving widows and orphans great concern."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"As a lawyer, I write many wills. A primary concern of my clients is death taxes. Eliminating state inheritance taxes will help."
Web site: www.3phase.com/rmmlpw
Email: rmmlpw@us.net
The Voters' Guide was compiled from staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post.
Each candidate was asked to provide biographical information, a photograph and a brief statement about why the voters should elect him or her.
Candidates' responses were edited for length and style.
© Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company
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