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Planning For Estates That Contain Firearms
Unique Assets, Collectibles Matthew Erskine Unique Assets, Collectibles Matthew Erskine

Planning For Estates That Contain Firearms

Estate planning involving firearms requires careful consideration and adherence to legal requirements. By understanding the legal issues, choosing the right executor or trustee, considering a gun trust, keeping accurate records, and exploring buyback programs, you can ensure that the transfer of firearms in your estate plan is done legally and safely. Consulting with an attorney experienced in firearms and estate planning can provide valuable guidance throughout the process.

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The Art Of Managing A Collection

The Art Of Managing A Collection

Management of artwork and other collectibles can be simplified by aggregating assets based on: 1.) the role that the owner plays for income tax purposes; 2.) the owner’s goals in life and at death. To manage collections effectively, we need perceptive market analysis with the ability to sort significant trends from fads, we need detailed expertise with income and estate taxes peculiar to tangible assets, and last but not least, we need to be sensitive to the feelings and emotions peculiar to the collector and heirs.

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