Trust Lawyer

mdunphyjr · Apr 25, 2010

Afternoon all,

So i am ready to try and take the plunge into getting my first can. I think i would prefer to go the trust route... Has anyone successfully used a lawyer here in MD to have one drawn up? I would prefer to use a lawyer that is fairly familiar with the process. I don't want my paperwork to get hung up forever.

I know this has been discussed a lot already, just curious if anyone can recommend a lawyer for the job?

Thanks, Mike

Inigoes · Apr 25, 2010

I used the Quiken 2009 WIllmaker.

If no one chimes in Google "find estate planning lawyer" to see if there are any in your locale.

mdunphyjr · Apr 25, 2010

Yeah, I googled a few already.... But was hoping somebody would have one to suggest?

Out of curousity did the quicken method work for you?

Inigoes · Apr 25, 2010

I made the trust for an AOW.

So far so good, my FFL asked for the schedule A because the BATFE wanted it. He stated it was a good sign, and we'll know in a few weeks.

Inigoes · Apr 25, 2010

I forgot to ask, which part of the state are you in?

boothdoc · Apr 25, 2010

When I asked this is what I was told and they were right. This guy makes iot easy.

$600. He can do your trust via phone and email in a day if you aren't nearby.

Doug Warfel
The Warfel Law Firm, P.A.
2601 Garrett Road
White Hall, Maryland 21161
(410) 245-3352 DIRECT
(443) 281-5555 FAX
dwarfel@warfellaw.com

Patrick · Apr 26, 2010

boothdoc said:
When I asked this is what I was told and they were right. This guy makes iot easy.

$600. He can do your trust via phone and email in a day if you aren't nearby.

Doug Warfel
The Warfel Law Firm, P.A.
2601 Garrett Road
White Hall, Maryland 21161
(410) 245-3352 DIRECT
(443) 281-5555 FAX
dwarfel@warfellaw.com

+1

mdunphyjr · Apr 26, 2010

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input!!! I will give him a call tomorrow assuming i can locate him via Google :-)

Without sounding stupid, as i am a newby to NFA related items..

What info should i have prepared for him when i call?

mdunphyjr · Apr 26, 2010

Oh... and i am from the Dundalk, Edgemere, Essex area... Closer to edgemere.

Thanks again everyone, i appreciate the help and support!

lax · Apr 26, 2010

ah you were at GC saturday when I was dropping off somethings and picking up raffle money

mdunphyjr · Apr 26, 2010

Yes sir... that was me!

I am trying to get things in line to buy my first suppressor, just want to make sure i do everything correctly. I dont want my application being suck in limbo forever.

clandestine · Apr 26, 2010

boothdoc said:
When I asked this is what I was told and they were right. This guy makes iot easy.

$600. He can do your trust via phone and email in a day if you aren't nearby.

Doug Warfel
The Warfel Law Firm, P.A.
2601 Garrett Road
White Hall, Maryland 21161
(410) 245-3352 DIRECT
(443) 281-5555 FAX
dwarfel@warfellaw.com

Patrick said:
+1

These guys are right.

Setting up your personal trust is not smart unless you are VERY familiar with Estate Planning and applicable laws. Smart people dont represent themselves in court or when making legal documents, unless they are an attorney.

mdunphyjr said:
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the input!!! I will give him a call tomorrow assuming i can locate him via Google :-)

Without sounding stupid, as i am a newby to NFA related items..

What info should i have prepared for him when i call?

They will ask who wout want to beneficialy trustees, if you want a co trustee (Wife), or who will stand in in the event that you and your possible co-trustee die, and the beneficiary trusteesa re not of age yet.

For example, my Wife and I are Co-Trustees, this allows her and I to both have access to the NFA items, where if it was done as an individual only the person on the form can have access.

My children (5) are beneficiary trustees. They will get the property in the event of my wife and I's death.

My brother is listed as hendling the NFA items in the event my wife and I die before they are legally elligible to take posession of the NFA devices.

mdunphyjr · Apr 26, 2010

Perfect then.... Thats exactly how i want to have mine done! I will be calling Doug tomorrow about getting the process started. First i need to make another trip to the gun connection to make sure they still have one for me?

Thanks again to all !!

boothdoc · Apr 26, 2010

Make the calls and save the Gas $$$. Doug will e-mail you what you need and you don't have to leave the couch if you dont want to.

Inigoes · Apr 26, 2010

It still has to be signed and notarized

clandestine · Apr 26, 2010

Inigoes said:
It still has to be signed and notarized

Correct and to do it right a Trust Banking Account should be created. My Credit Union Notarized the documents for free and set up the Trust Account.

Inigoes · Apr 26, 2010

clandestine said:
Correct and to do it right a Trust Banking Account should be created. My Credit Union Notarized the documents for free and set up the Trust Account.

Some Credit unions are wary of trusts. Just an FYI. Mine gave me a fit, but relented after checking into it. They prefer lawyers to do that sort of thing.

boothdoc · Apr 26, 2010

Inigoes said:
It still has to be signed and notarized

e-mail the documents, you sign and have them notorized and set-up account. No biggies.

Mega · May 5, 2010

I'm assuming this Trust could be used for any future NFA items?

I want to SBR my carbine now, but might possible want to aquire a surpressor sometime in the future.
Just trying to figure out if the 600 beans is a one-time deal.

Mega · May 5, 2010

clandestine said:
Correct and to do it right a Trust Banking Account should be created. My Credit Union Notarized the documents for free and set up the Trust Account.

Good information, but I have to ask...
What is the purpose of the bank account?

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