Guns an Will,s

[model10]

For all you lawyers out there , Can you give a handgun or rifle in a will as a gift ??? Or just hand it to them while u are still alive !along with the ammo or would it be better to tag them an draw out of a hat , I never thought it would come down to this , but its time to think about it ,, getting old havent pulled a trighter in years , your thoughts on this , thanks this would be only family menbers only no out siders involed

 

[model10]

For all you lawyers out there , Can you give a handgun or rifle in a will as a gift ??? Or just hand it to them while u are still alive !along with the ammo or would it be better to tag them an draw out of a hat , I never thought it would come down to this , but its time to think about it ,, getting old havent pulled a trighter in years , your thoughts on this , thanks this would be only family menbers only no out siders involed

 

[Spotteddog]

I'm no lawyer. But I can give this one piece of advice after a ten year legal battle defending myself against a sibling over inheritance issues. If it's a physical item such as a watch, toaster or a gun, give it to the person you wish to have it yourself while your still living. And if possible, in the presence of at least two witnesses who are over 21 and not heirs themselves. FWIW?

 

[john traveler]

I'm no lawyer either, but the answer depends on the state.

Some states require that transfer of ownership requires registering the firearm to make it legal. In such locales, it would be best to do the paperwork and transfer while you are around to take care of it.

 

[nicky4968]

I am not blessed with a law degree, either. But I've seen my share of family fights (feasting on the corpse, we call it).
Make the transfer while still alive. Do it through a dealer (if you know them well, cost you 25-40 bucks).
End of story.

 

[BarbC]

I believe Indiana allows face-to-face transfers with no paperwork. But maybe to prevent any future squabbles, write a little note of transfer with the firearm, such as "The Model 10 given to Johnny on 4/12/09. Love, Dad"

 

[Firehouse]

My Dad was the only living heir. Lucky in some ways I guess. Unlucky in the fact he had to deal with it all alone.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

State laws differ-what's good in Louisiana probably won't work in Indiana.

 

[model10]

Thanks to all that answered ,Iagree each state is diff, BarbC it use to be but not sure anymore , to tranfuer over 90 guns would cost a fortune , hummm I gress i could say here keep this for me till i ask for it back , hard to ask for one back from the grave , I have to think on this more Thanks again all

 

[H Richard]

If you have "several" and you do not anticipate disposing of them before your demise, have a "trinket clause" in your will. This is a legal part of it that specifically gives that item to a specific person. My Bro-in-law is a lawyer, and he has seen more fights between family members over misc. keepsakes that were not designated than any other thing. When it is a gun be sure to list by description and S/N so there is no question.

 

[bamafan1977]

Check to see if a statement notorized stating you give a paticular gun to so and so will be sufficient. Would be cheaper than a transfer of each gun.

My mother just had this done with her late boyfriend, before he passed, and no problem at all. This is in Louisiana.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Originally posted by bamafan1977:
Check to see if a statement notorized stating you give a paticular gun to so and so will be sufficient. Would be cheaper than a transfer of each gun.

My mother just had this done with her late boyfriend, before he passed, and no problem at all. This is in Louisiana.

Actualy a manual gift is acomplished by the mere delievery of the item. A note would have sufficed just in case and you could have saved the Notary fee.