Anne Arundel Register of Wills race heats up with new candidate.
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- Jul 7, 2025
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By James Matheson
A lifelong resident of southern Anne Arundel County and legislative aide for the County Council has filed her candidacy for the 2026 register of wills race.
Courtney Buiniskis, of Shady Side, is the legislative aide to Democratic council member Lisa Rodvien and a former community engagement officer to County Executive Steuart Pittman. She says,
in addition to her experience working at the highest levels of county government, her own experiences with the deaths of family members have prepared her for the role of administering the county’s estates.
“I’m an educator by trade, so the more I researched, the more I found out I was meant for this role,” Buiniskis said. “That, coupled with my life experiences, I lost my brother, my mother, and my grandmother in a span of 10 years. … I realized this has a lot in common with my journey.”
With each death in her family, Buiniskis grew more familiar with the probate court process, she said. Meanwhile, her time in the county government revealed how little county residents know about wills and what the register actually does.
Buiniskis, 48, has spent more than a decade working in education as an adjunct professor of communication and workforce development at Anne Arundel Community College, in county government, and community advocacy — experiences she says will help her bring a people-first vision to the office and boost its visibility within the community.
“The register of wills is more than just paperwork — it’s about helping families through some of the most difficult times in their lives,” Buiniskis said. “I’m running to ensure that every resident has access to fair, compassionate and efficient services, while understanding what the office can do for its Anne Arundel County residents.”
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