CLE on Firearms in Estate Planning and Administration

The National Business Institute is holding a conference entitled, Firearms in Estate Planning and Administration, which will take place on Friday, May 04, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Knoxville West at Cedar Bluff in Knoxville, TN. Provided below is a description of the event:

Program Description

Legally Compliant Transfer of Firearms: Rules, Estate Planning Tools and Potential Pitfalls

Firearms in estate planning need extra attention to make sure you, your client and the beneficiaries inheriting the firearms are abiding by the intricate nuances of firearm law, especially after all the recent legislative and administrative changes. With the myriad of changing rules and regulations, if a firearm is transferred improperly or to an improper transferee, fines and jail time are a real possibility. Get a clear view of the gun rights, requirements and restrictions that impact your clients and your practice. This program will cover types of firearms, improper transfers and legal ownership of firearms. It will also offer an objective legal analysis of the use of inter-vivos and testamentary transfers and trusts that will allow your clients to successfully and legally transfer these unique assets to their intended beneficiaries. Register today!

• Get an update on the latest laws, regulations, rulings and trends affecting gun ownership.
• Distinguish between the different types of legal and restricted firearms.
• Cover all your bases: Can your client and beneficiaries legally own a firearm?
• Review key forms, permits and background check procedures for gun transfers.
• Choose the best estate planning instrument to transfer guns to beneficiaries in specific cases.
• Confidently handle thorny interstate transfer issues.

Who Should Attend

This basic level seminar is designed for:

• Attorneys
• Accountants and CPAs
• Trust Administrators and Officers
• Tax Professionals
• Paralegals

Course Content

1. Gun Laws and Firearms Designations
2. NFA Firearms: Categories, Registration and Possession
3. Transfers of Firearms: Key Rules and Tools
4. Firearms Forms
5. Legal Ethics
6. Firearms in Estate Administration

Continuing Education Credit