Updating my will question about transferring ownership

[pleiades]

I'm updating my will to include my "little" hobby with guns. My current plan is to list the gun, make model, serial number and who will be getting it. Would this be considered a face to face transaction or would it require an FFL transfer? Is there anything I should include in the will or anything I should leave out?

thanks!

 

[ol' poke]

Do you live in Indiana? And do your inheritors? If so, my understanding is you're good to go w/o an FFL. I'm not sure what the process is if the inheritee is not classified as a "proper person".

and thanks for the reminder. I need to update mine as well....

 

[Bravo619]

I’d put them on a trust to the people getting them! That way there is no question who gets them and it only has to be read.


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[pleiades]

It sounds like I'm on the right track then. Thanks!

 

[OutdoorDad]

The will would do it.

Im not sure about the trust though. Here’s why:
inherited guns can be transferred w/o FFL.
a trust is a legal entity separate from the deceased.
If the trust owns the firearm, can it be inherited? Or is it a distribution from one “person” to another?
I don’t think successor trustees would give trouble if everyone is in IN. But could be weird going across state lines?
Instructions to the ttee could be spelled out in the trust, but again, is it an inherited firearm? Don’t know.

 

[LP1]

If you're dealing with a large number of guns, or items that have significant monetary or sentimental value, don't do it on the cheap - pay for some legal advice.

If not, just make sure that someone knows the combo to the safe when you pass on.