DE HB468

Proposes constitutional amendment to consolidate Delaware's three county-based Register of Wills offices into a single statewide office appointed by the Court of Chancery rather than elected.

Removes "Register of Wills" references from Articles III and IV of the Delaware Constitution and eliminates the constitutional Register's Court structure.

Establishes Register of Wills as a clerk position of the Court of Chancery with statewide jurisdiction, transferring judicial functions formerly held by county Register's Courts to the Court of Chancery.

Terminates terms of incumbent county Registers of Wills 180 days after the constitutional amendment's effective date, while preserving vested pension and health care benefits required by federal law.

Aims to create a more cost-effective and efficient system by eliminating separate county requirements and procedures and consolidating management under a single appointed official.