Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids Gun Trusts Lawyer
How to Set Up a Gun Trust
People go to great lengths to make sure that assets such as homes, vehicles, bank accounts and real estate are properly handled upon their death. If part of the legacy you wish to pass on involves firearms, it is in your best interest to have a gun trust created to protect your firearms, ammunition and accessories.
At Willis Law, we are strong believers in the right to keep and bear arms, and we have extensive experience creating gun trusts for our clients in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Paw Paw. To arrange a free initial consultation, call our Kalamazoo & Grand Rapids gun trust attorneys toll free at (888) 461-7744.
NFA Gun Trust Michigan
Gun trusts are an efficient way to pass your guns and accessories to your family without the necessity of refiling federal and state firearm transfer documents. Additionally, a gun trust allows you to own specialized guns and accessories such as machine gun silencers.
What is NFA? The National Firearms Act regulates Class 3 weapons, a class that includes:
- All fully automatic and select fire weapons
- Short-barreled rifles and shotguns
- Sound suppressors (silencers)
Why Do You Need a Gun Trust?
Several Chief Law Enforcement Officers (CLEO) refuse to sign the necessary paperwork to obtain a NFA weapon. A properly created gun trust avoids the CLEO sign off requirement.
Certain accessories, such as a specialty holster, can turn a very common gun, such as a .22 pistol, into a Class 3 weapon. That is why a gun trust can be beneficial even if you do not have a specialty collection. With the ongoing gun control debate in Congress, guns that are not currently regulated by NFA could be placed at risk if they are not in a gun trust. Having a gun trust protects your family from the possibility of having to surrender your guns and accessories once you are gone.
Put Our Experience on Your Side for Michigan Gun Trust
Like any estate planning document, a poorly structured gun trust will have little to no value. We will make sure that your gun trust is set up to stand the test of time. Contact us online or call (888) 461-7744 today to schedule a free initial consultation with a Michigan gun trust lawyer.

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Frank D. Willis J.D.
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Of Counsel Attorney
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