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Thank you. (reply)

Hobie — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:32:39 +0000

A codicil? (reply)

Wildcat — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:28:07 +0000

No. A codicil, at least in Kansas, has to comply with the same requirements as a will, and also has the ability to convey real property and intangible property. The list I referred to merely is signed by the testator of the will, and can be simply a handwritten, signed note. Again, all that can pass via it is tangible personal property.

A codicil? (reply)

Hobie — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:22:28 +0000

Not an FFL nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express. (reply)

Wildcat — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:22:04 +0000

But, as an actively practicing attorney, I can tell you my experience gleaned over the last 20 years. In Kansas, we have a statute that allows for a handwritten list to be kept with the will, to transfer tangible personal property after death. If there are firearms on the list and they don't turn up, the Executor has a fiduciary duty to discover what happened to them. If they don't end up with the named beneficiary, then the Executor is required to pursue recovery if possible. No FFL is required for transfer to an individual, unless we have an estate sale, and the firearms are sold in that fashion.

I would recommend that you handle this yourself (reply)

Norm — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:41:44 +0000

Yeh, Jack can tell you some stories about things disappearing from Powell's estate.

Thanks for the comments & cautions, I am actively using (reply)

Cherokee — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:11:26 +0000

my guns now so no intent to give any away presently, 70 isn't old. Was just wondering since I'm in the process of doing my will. I too have heard and seen how bad family can be so I'm using my lawyer as executor.

"I would recommend that you handle this yourself" DITTOS!!!! (reply)

Hobie — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:07:24 +0000

I have seen and heard of more such things than I would have believed in my youth and the recounting of every instance was prefixed by "I/He didn't believe they could be like that." From the deliberate disposal in dumps of guns and military memorabilia by those who hate such things literally MINUTES after the passing of an individual or misdirection to others because the executor/executrix didn't like the intended recipient, to outright theft of assets by various means, I've seen it all.

I would recommend that you handle this yourself (reply)

bj — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:08:05 +0000

And I don't intend for that to sound funny. If you are old and you aren't using those guns anymore, go ahead and gift them to the intended recipient. I have heard too many horror stories of small items like that disappearing before the time that the will is read. Various family members may have their own needs and intentions and at this sort of time is when the bad side of people seems to come out, at least I have heard a lot of such horror stories.

Depends on your state (reply)

Slow Hand — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:38:35 +0000

In Indiana we don't have to do paperwork for private sales. I know MO used to have a law where you had to have a permit for each handgun purchased. If you cross state lines, technically you need to go through an FFL.

? for you FFL holders/dealers

Cherokee — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:37:52 +0000

If in my will I leave firearms to someone, do they have to go through a dealer to get them ? One would be in state, the other would not be in the same state.