Elect Marie Wolfe
Judge of the Orphans' Court
Experience. Empathy. Commitment.
Thoughtful Planning Today. Peace of Mind for Families Tomorrow.
Welcome
Thank you for visiting the campaign website for Marie Wolfe for Judge of the Orphans' Court.
Marie Wolfe is committed to supporting a probate process that reflects professionalism, fairness, and respect for every individual and family who appears before the Court. She believes that matters involving estates and probate should be handled with care, impartiality, attention to detail, and dignity.
Her campaign is rooted in the belief that thoughtful planning and responsible estate administration can help provide clarity, stability, and peace of mind for families.
Why Marie Wolfe
Fairness
Marie believes the work of the Orphans' Court requires careful, impartial consideration of every matter that comes before it. Families deserve a process guided by the law and handled with professionalism.
Compassion
Probate matters often arise during difficult and emotional times. Marie believes families should be treated with understanding, patience, and respect throughout the process.
Integrity
Marie is committed to supporting a Court process that reflects honesty, careful attention to detail, and dedication to public service.
Experience
With more than 20 years of related experience in probate, estate planning education, mediation, and succession documentation, Marie brings a strong background in helping people understand and prepare for important transitions.
About Marie Wolfe
Marie Wolfe has dedicated much of her professional work over the past two decades to probate matters, estate planning education, mediation, and administrative assistance with estate and succession documentation.
Through her work, she has assisted individuals and families in understanding probate procedures, organizing estate planning documents, and navigating important administrative processes during major life transitions. Her background also includes helping small business owners with operating agreements that include survivorship and business succession concepts, helping support continuity when ownership transitions occur.
Marie is a certified mediator, an affiliate member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, attended George Mason University, and has received an Honorary Doctorate recognizing her professional and community contributions.
Qualifications
More than 20 years of experience related to probate matters, estate planning education, mediation, and administrative support
Certified mediator
Affiliate member of the Maryland State Bar Association
Affiliate member of the American Bar Association
Attended George Mason University
Recipient of an Honorary Doctorate recognizing professional and community contributions
Experience providing community education on estate planning basics and probate processes
Extensive experience in probate, wills and trusts implementation and training
Experience supporting business succession planning concepts through operating agreements with survivorship provisions
Marie's Vision
The Orphans' Court is a specialized probate court that oversees the administration of estates after someone passes away, whether a person dies testate, with a will, or intestate, without a will.
Marie Wolfe understands that many matters before the Court involve families navigating grief while also dealing with complex administrative processes. She believes those matters should be handled with integrity, professionalism, careful attention, and compassion.
If elected, Marie hopes to contribute to the careful administration of estate matters and support a probate process consistent with the duties of the Orphans' Court while treating every person who appears before the Court with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Many of the matters before the Orphans' Court involve families appearing before the court during difficult moments, and those matters should be handled with professionalism, respect, careful attention, and dignity.
In this position, I will treat every person who appears before the Court with dignity, compassion, and respect while supporting the careful and fair administration of estate matters and a professional probate process consistent with the duties of the Orphans' Court.
— Marie Wolfe
Key Priorities
Support the careful and fair administration of estate matters
Respect the Court's role in matters involving both testate and intestate estates
Promote community awareness of the importance of estate planning and preparation
Recognize the importance of business succession planning and continuity
Serve families with dignity, compassion, fairness, and integrity
Commitment to the Community
Marie Wolfe has been committed to community service and education for many years. Her work has included helping individuals and families better understand the importance of estate planning, probate procedures, and meaningful preparation for the future.
She has served on the board of the MBCC and as an advisory board member and officer of a well-known non-profit serving the Charles County community — demonstrating a deep and lasting commitment to public service beyond her professional practice.
She believes education is an important part of service. By helping people understand the value of proper planning, families can be better prepared for the legal and administrative responsibilities that may arise later.
Marie's campaign reflects her commitment to service, public trust, and respectful treatment of every family that comes before the Court.
What People Are Saying
Community members and colleagues share their support for Marie Wolfe's campaign for Judge of the Orphans' Court.
"Marie has dedicated years to helping families in our community understand the importance of estate planning. Her knowledge, compassion, and professionalism make her an ideal candidate for the Orphans' Court."
Winfield Clark
Charles County, Maryland
"I have seen firsthand how Marie approaches difficult situations — with patience, fairness, and genuine care for the people involved. She will bring those same qualities to the bench."
Juliana Garcia
Charles County, Maryland
"Marie's commitment to education and community service is unmatched. She understands the real impact that probate matters have on families, and she will serve with integrity and compassion."
Alice Clark
Charles County, Maryland
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Elect Marie Wolfe
Judge of the Orphans' Court