WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Orphans ’ Court – Department 10210
Contact: Lacy Flook
The Orphans ’ Court is part of the judicial branch of Washington County government. The court handles matters related to the administration of estates after a person has died, including probate, trusts and guardianships.
Department Function
The Orphans’ Court is responsible for supervision of estates, conducting formal hearings involving estate or guardianship disputes and ruling on Petitions and Administration Accounts involved with estate and/or guardianship proceedings. The Orphans’ Cour t has the same legal and equitable powers to effectuate its jurisdiction, punish contempt, and carry out its orders, judgments, and decrees as a court of record.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
1,104
1,081
1,102
1,124
Total New Proceedings Established
5,589
4,353
4,440
4,528
Personal Representative/Interested Person/Contacts
1,658
1,618
1,650
4,683
Safekeeping Wills/Codicils Received
1,047
978
997
1,016
Safekeeping Wills/Codicils Removed
18,672
18,591
18,962
19,341
Docket Entries Recorded
366
351
358
365
Claims Recorded
4,332
4,037
4,117
4,199
Number of Receipts Issued
29
39
33
37
Number of Billing Invoices Issued
21
38
39
39
Number of Disbursements (Checks written)
58
124
126
128
Number of Hearings Established
47
62
63
64
Number of Hearings Held
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
36,150
34,250
34,250
0
0.00%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
36,150
34,250
34,250
0
0.00%
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Program Expenditure by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
34,650
32,750
32,750
0
0.00%
Operating
1,500
1,500
1,500
0
0.00%
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
36,150
34,250
34,250
0
0.00%
2026 Budget Document
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