Accomplishments over 11 years of service

• Created the Probate Court website to allow public access to Probate Forms and explanations of  probate procedures
• Provides Quarterly seminars for the public, new Personal Representatives and Attorneys to explain the probate process and the forms
• Created a client software management system that allows specific estate form creation and better tracking of cases
• Began a process of back file conversion of probate records to allow public research and viewing online
• Provides out-of-office power point presentations for Estate planning and Estate administration for churches, neighborhood groups and civic organizations
• Made outreach in communicating with the public, mental health professionals and attorneys a reality through speaking engagements and ongoing meetings
• Provides training and education to the public and the professional providers for better treatment and interaction for our elderly population
• Started the Richland County Mental Health Court in 2003 to provide diversion from incarceration and rehabilitation of our mentally ill, which allows for better use of county resources
• Provides annual training to law enforcement on how to better deal with our mentally ill population
• Made technology, training and service to the public a priority for employees
• Created Internet Access to search for Estates online
• Created Internet Access to search for Marriages online
• Develops a quarterly Probate Newsletter to communicate updates about the staff and procedures that is emailed to attorneys and provides to the public
• Implemented Probate Court Mediation to allow for negotiation and resolution of family issues without the necessity of litigation and a trial
• Created pamphlets and brochures to explain our office and the steps of the probate process
• Implemented the use of consent agreements and orders to alleviate the need for a hearing on non-contested matters
• Improved the marriage license process by implementing technology that allows identification cards to be swiped and the data captured without the need for input which reduces the wait
• Implemented software that allows the copying of estate documents onto a CD for review out of the office
• Implemented a new recording system for hearings and trials that will allow for the production of the audio on a CD