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Candidate name: Wendy A. Cartwright
Place of residence: Mitchellville
Date of birth: November 7, 1964
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Occupation: Attorney⁄Chief Judge - Orphans’ Court for Prince George’s County
Education: B.A. Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1986, Juris Doctor, Univ. of Maryland School of Law, 1989
Community associations, involvement: Active member and Trustee of First
Baptist Church of Highland Park, Landover, Maryland
Professional associations: Member - Prince George’s County Bar Association,
Maryland Bar Association, National Assoc. of Women Judges
Family: Lives with family in Mitchellville, Maryland
Campaign office address and telephone: 10111 Martin L. King Jr. Highway,
Ste. 101,
Bowie, Maryland 20720 (301) 459-8240
Link to candidate’s website, where one exists:
Link to state Board of Elections campaign finance database:
Judge of the Orphan’s Court March 2001 to present
Link to state Board of Elections campaign finance database
What are the biggest challenges facing the probate court system and how would you address them?
The biggest challenges facing our county probate court system today are:
1. The increasing population in Prince George’s County, which has resulted in an increasing case load both in estates and trusts and in the number of guardianship petitions for children.
2. The continuing need for public education regarding wills, estates and trusts, and the preservation of legacies for future generations
In order to serve the increasing numbers of citizens, the Orphans’ Court in Prince George’s County is in the process of implementing mediation services in estate cases involving division of tangible property. We believe that this form of alternate dispute resolution will provide families with the ability to take part in the resolution process regarding their loved one’s estates, and will result in the efficient administration of justice.
The importance of education about estate planning, writing a will, and the probate process are crucial due to the increasing number of families and the accumulation of wealth by our citizens in this county. Our citizens need continuing education so that they can leave a legacy for future generations.
