Redman seeks re-election as Fayette County register of wills
Fayette County Register of Wills Jeffrey Redman, a Democrat, announced his intention to seek re-election to the post.
“During my first term in office there have been many challenges and changes,” said Redman, first elected four years ago, noting changes to confidential rules for court documents and updates to guardianship reporting.
The office handles duties both as the register of wills, which serves as an agent of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inheritance Division, and the clerk of orphans’ court, which is responsible for maintaining the dockets and files for adoptions, appointments of guardians and marriage licenses.
Last year, the office collected $9.1 million in inheritance tax which was collected during approximately 983 estate proceedings, handled 80 adoptions, 60 guardianship proceedings and issued 748 marriage licenses, he said.
“Along with the daily tasks accomplished we were able to remodel the office and upgrade our computer systems which helped to provide a more efficient daily work flow,” Redman said.
He further said there have been updates to the Fayette County Register of Wills website, making all the necessary forms pertaining to the office available for convenient and easy download.
Redman said he’s implemented a project to scan all the death record index books so they can be viewed online and has attended several Fayette County Bar Association seminars where he acted as a panelist several times.
“I would be honored to receive the support of the voters again this year for another term. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Fayette County to further enhance this office with the help of my dedicated and hard-working staff,” he said.
Redman lives in Jefferson Township with his wife Kim and daughter Hillary.