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Central West End:

Updated: Feb 8

Resolving Estate Firearms During Divorce and Property Transitions

This case study documents a real-world firearm transaction handled by MDRF Enterprises for a family navigating divorce and property transitions in the Central West End, Saint Louis.


When families go through major life changes, even small details can feel overwhelming. A daughter in the middle of a divorce required a safe and legal way to dispose of two firearms she no longer wished to keep. Her father, assisting with the apartment transition, sought a licensed firearms dealer in Saint Louis known for working respectfully with families during sensitive legal matters.



Hi Standard Sport King and Tournament pistols appraised and purchased by MDRF in the Central West End, Saint Louis.
Two Hi Standard Pistols

The Evaluation

Hi Standard Sport King and Tournament Pistols We met the family at their Central West End residence to perform an on-site evaluation. The firearms were mid-century rimfire classics: a Hi Standard Sport King and a Hi Standard Tournament.


The Professional Outcome: Using our documented assessment process, we provided a fair market offer and immediate legal resolution. This removed a potential liability from the property transition and allowed the family to move forward with peace of mind. Our role in the Central West End is to reduce risk and ensure that even during emotional transitions, the legal chain of custody remains perfect.


More Than Just the Firearms

Situations like this are rarely just about firearms. They involve families trying to make responsible decisions while navigating emotional and logistical challenges. Our role is to reduce risk, explain the legal options clearly, and handle the process correctly from start to finish.


We were grateful to help this family move forward with clarity, legality, and peace of mind.


If you are dealing with firearms during divorce, downsizing, or other family transitions in Saint Louis, we are available to explain the legal options and handle the process responsibly.


Learn More

Firearms can become complicated during divorce or other major life changes. Our guide on firearms during major life transitions in Missouri explains what to consider when making these decisions legally and responsibly.



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MDRF Enterprises LLC | Professional Firearm Services Saint Louis

Office: 6414 A Hampton Ave, Suite #11, Saint Louis, MO 63109

Compliance & Administrative Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Professional Consultations: By Appointment Only

 

MDRF Enterprises is a Saint Louis–based CAGA Certified Personal Property Appraiser and Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL/SOT). We provide USPAP-compliant valuations for probate, IRS estate filings, and charitable donations. We provide USPAP-aligned appraisals, legal chain-of-custody transfers, and compliant estate firearm liquidation for probate attorneys, trust officers, fiduciaries, funeral directors and other estate professionals. We specialize in the licensed handling of all estate assets, including NFA-regulated firearms.

 

We are a professional services firm dedicated to risk mitigation and legal documentation for estates and trusts. We are not a retail gun store and do not maintain a retail showroom.

 

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