Philadelphia Register of Wills

09/28/2026

Happy 1000 Days to the Office of Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court, John P. Sabatina Esq.! 🎉

Over the years, the Office has established the Title Clearance Unit, Real ID & Marriage Record Pop Ups, and even programming to reach more Philadelphians in generational wealth and estate planning.

09/19/2026

Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court John P. Sabatina, Esq., attended the Steamfitters 420 Health Fair, connecting with members of the community and supporting wellness initiatives. Thank you to Steamfitters 420 for having us!

09/18/2026

Wishing our very own Valerie a happy retirement!🎉 From the Office of Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans’ Court, John P. Sabatina, Esq., thank you for all the wonderful work you have done over the years.

09/18/2026

A wonderful time helping seniors and Northeast neighbors at Senator Joe Picozzi’s Screen and Swing Senior Expo

09/16/2026

Register of Wills John P. Sabatina, Esq., joined neighbors of the 10th Ward at Councilmember Phillips’ 2026 Block Meeting.

It was a great opportunity to connect with residents, hear from the community, and share information about the services available through the Office of the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court.

09/15/2026

September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Office of the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court, John P. Sabatina, Esq., proudly joins in celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in Philadelphia. Let's honor the generations whose heritage, resilience, and achievements continue to strengthen and enrich our communities.

09/14/2026

Register of Wills, John P. Sabatina, Esq., visited The York House for their National Grandparents Day Celebration🎊, where he met the residents and discussed the importance of generational wealth.

09/14/2026

Philadelphia Register of Wills, John P. Sabatina, was honored as Toyota’s Hometown Hero at the Phillies game⚾️

He was recognized for his service in the U.S. Army and establishing the Title Clearance Unit, helping many families achieve home ownership. Thank you Phillies!🎉

09/14/2026

Over 200 homes reclaimed, $35M in value! Discover how the TCU supports families in Philly.
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