How des an executrix legally transfer firearms to the beneficiaryof athe Will?
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How des an executrix legally transfer firearms to the beneficiaryof athe Will?
I am the executrix of my father’s estate. He left all of his assets to a female companion that he resided with. There are handguns, shotguns and rifles that are registered in my father’s name. Since she has inherited these items, what must I do within the state laws to transfer ownership of these firearms to her?
Asked on August 31, 2011 Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would be very careful on this issue and I would indeed consult with an attorney there before you make any transfer. In certain state - like New York - you can not transfer firearms. In Pennsylvania, however, all transfers of handguns are required to go through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) and as such the Pennsylvania State Police keep a "Sales Database" of all handguns purchased within the Commonwealth. Although this is not technically a sale I would consult with the state police anyway. Plus, you do need a license to carry a concealed weapon or carry a weapon in a motor vehicle in PA. So the handgun issue has me concerned. Get help. Good luck.
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