Estate Professional Resources

A dementia diagnosis often changes more than healthcare decisions—it also raises important questions about the future of a firearm collection. Learn why early planning can help families preserve a loved one's wishes, reduce uncertainty, and make informed decisions before a crisis develops.

Moving a parent into assisted living or memory care often raises unexpected questions about firearms. This guide helps Missouri families understand their options for inventorying, transferring, appraising, or selling firearms while preserving important family history.

When firearms become part of probate, families often receive conflicting advice about inventories, appraisals, transfers, and Missouri law. Understanding what is actually required—and what is commonly misunderstood—helps executors, attorneys, and heirs make informed decisions while reducing uncertainty during estate administration.

Old hunting knives and forgotten collections can contain significant hidden estate value. Learn why proper identification matters before selling, distributing, or discarding estate property.