Free NFA Trusts from your dealer – are they worth the paper they are written on, or could you face jail time for relying on bad advise from your dealer? Recently I was contacted by a client who’s gun dealer provides their clients a free Revocable Trust to purchase NFA…
The NFA defines who can own a Title II firearm as a natural person, corporation or trust…. When an individual makes application to own a Title II firearm they are the only person who can be in possession or have access to the firearm. This creates a problem for many…
A Gun Trust is different than a typical Revocable Trust. While it is possible to hold other assets in a NFA Gun Trust, we recommend that only firearms be placed in the trust. There is no reason to subject your other assets to the liability associated with the improper use,…
While there are many benefits of an NFA Trust, I am often asked for some of the main benefits. I have a list of 10 of the main benefits of an NFA trust. The benefits vary based on each individual’s circumstances but most of these apply to everyone. 1) The…
Last week there was an issue where an individual was contacted by the ATF in an effort to seize his Title II firearms because of an irregularity with his Trust. A Gun Trust Lawyer® reviewed, amended, and restated the trust in question, creating a valid and enforceable trust that deals…
Recently I found a link for a Free NRA membership. If you are not a member, you should be. If the $35 a year is a problem for you please try this link for a Free Membership. If you are a member, sign up your wife, or child for a…
Joshua Prince a 3rd year law student has written an article on the BATFE approving an invalid trust. Apparently an individual on Silencertalk.com received back two approved Form 1’s and on the back of one of his forms it stated “Consult counsel w/ the filing of your trust, proves to…
NFA Trust Attorney David Goldman and the Gun Trust Lawyer®‘s blog have 40 NFA trust attorneys who are licensed in states around the country. If you need help creating a NFA Firearms Trust to purchase, hold, or use items restricted by the NFA or help when your CLEO will not…
There are several articles on AR15.com that discuss trusts for Title II firearms. While much of the information is correct, there are a few problems with the articles and what is stated does not apply in all states. You should have your trust verified by a lawyer for compliance with…
On Thursday December 11th, 2008 the Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC will be providing training to the management and sales people at Shooters in Jacksonville Florida on the benefits and advantages of using an NFA Trust to purchase and hold Title II weapons under the NFA. If you…