Des Peres :

Professional Intervention in Des Peres

A Des Peres family recently contacted MDRF Enterprises following the sudden passing of their unmarried son. In the wake of a fatal car accident, the family was left with the legal responsibility of seven firearms. Handling modern tactical firearms and legacy handguns requires more than just a buyer; it requires a Federal Firearms Licensee who understands the sensitivity of probate and the necessity of a clean paper trail.

Seven estate firearms from a Des Peres, Missouri, residence

Inventory and Valuation Standards

The collection was diverse, requiring a nuanced understanding of current market demand and condition grading:

• Tactical Assets: Radical Firearms RF-15, Mossberg 715P, and a Mossberg 590 Shockwave.

• Sidearms: Glock 17, Smith & Wesson M&P, SAR PL8, and a Smith & Wesson 659.

Using the Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS), we provided an accurate valuation that reflected the actual market data rather than "blue book" estimates.

Ensuring Legal Chain-of-Custody

In Missouri, the transfer of firearms following a death can be a liability minefield for executors. By choosing a professional FFL, the Des Peres family ensured that:

1. All firearms were cleared through NCIC/NCIC stolen gun checks.

2. Legal possession was transferred to MDRF, shielding the family from future liability.

3. A formal documentation package was provided for the estate's records.

MDRF remains the discreet partner for Des Peres fiduciaries and families facing high stakes firearm transitions.