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Certified Firearm Appraisals for Estates in Missouri
MDRF Enterprises provides certified firearm appraisals for estates in Missouri. Our appraisals are prepared for probate, trust administration, court proceedings, and IRS Form 706 estate tax filings. We work directly with executors, attorneys, fiduciaries, and families who need accurate, defensible firearm valuations supported by documented market data and professional appraisal standards.
Who We Provide Estate Firearm Appraisals For
We provide certified firearm appraisals for estates to:
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Executors and personal representatives
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Probate and estate attorneys
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Trust officers and fiduciaries
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Heirs and family members
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Courts and financial institutions
If firearms must be inventoried, valued, or documented as part of an estate, MDRF Enterprises provides the appraisal service required.
What Makes a Firearm Appraisal “Certified”
A certified firearm appraisal is a written valuation prepared in accordance with recognized appraisal standards and supported by verifiable market data.
Our certified estate firearm appraisals include:
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Fair Market Value as of the date of death
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Identification by make, model, caliber, and serial number
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Condition assessment using recognized grading methods
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Comparable sales data from verifiable market sources
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Written documentation suitable for probate and court use
Appraisals for Probate, Trusts, and IRS Form 706
Firearms are typically reported as personal property on Schedule F of IRS Form 706. When firearms represent a material portion of an estate, a professional appraisal is often required. Fair Market Value is determined as of the decedent’s date of death, consistent with IRS valuation requirements.
MDRF Enterprises prepares estate firearm appraisals used for:
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Probate filings
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Trust administration
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Estate equalization between heirs
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IRS Form 706 estate tax reporting
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Legal documentation and record retention
Our appraisals are designed to withstand professional, legal, and financial review.
Appraisal Standards and Credentials
MDRF Enterprises is a federally licensed firearms dealer and provides appraisal services aligned with professional standards commonly required in estate administration.
Our appraisal process is:
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Market-based
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Documented
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Defensible
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Suitable for court and tax purposes
Certification, methodology, and documentation are central to every estate firearm appraisal we prepare.
Appraisals are prepared by an AGI Certified Firearms Appraiser with experience valuing firearms for probate and estate administration.”
Firearm Types Commonly Appraised in Estates
We provide certified firearm appraisals for estates involving:
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Handguns
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Rifles and shotguns
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Antique and collectible firearms
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Sporting and hunting firearms
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Firearm collections of any size
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Ammunition and reloading equipment (when included as part of an estate inventory)
Each item is evaluated individually and documented accordingly.
Important Distinction – Appraisal vs Sale
A certified firearm appraisal is separate from the decision to sell firearms.
Many estates require appraisal before any transfer or sale occurs. MDRF Enterprises provides appraisal services first, allowing executors and attorneys to determine next steps with accurate information.
There is no requirement to sell firearms in order to obtain a certified appraisal.
Why Estates Use MDRF Enterprises
Executors and attorneys choose MDRF Enterprises because we specialize in firearm-related estate issues and understand the legal, valuation, and documentation requirements involved.
Our role is to provide clarity, compliance, and professional documentation during estate administration.
How to Request a Certified Firearm Appraisal for an Estate
To request a certified firearm appraisal for an estate in Missouri, contact MDRF Enterprises directly. We will discuss the scope of the estate, the firearms involved, and the documentation required.
Appraisals are available for estates located in Saint Louis City, Saint Louis County, and the surrounding Missouri metro area.
In Closing
If you are seeking a certified firearm appraisal for an estate in Missouri, MDRF Enterprises provides documented, defensible appraisal services designed for probate, trusts, courts, and tax reporting.