register of wills
register of wills 〈美〉遗嘱登记员 有些州设置的遗嘱检验法院的书记员。
A public official who records probated wills, issues letters testamentary and letters of administration, and serves generally as clerk of the probate court. • The register of wills exists only in some states. [Cases: Executors and Administrators 8. C.J.S. Executors and Administrators §§ 12–13.]