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Professional Firearm Services for Estates, Trusts, and Legal Matters in Saint Louis
At MDRF Enterprises, we specialize in working with professionals who encounter firearms during estate, probate, or trust management. Whether you’re an attorney, funeral director, bank trust officer, or estate buyer, we offer licensed, legal, and discreet firearm solutions, including the secure handling of NFA-regulated firearms such as suppressors or short-barreled rifles, that protect your clients and your organization.
Whether you’re an attorney, funeral director, bank trust officer, or estate buyer, we offer licensed, legal, and discreet firearm solutions — including AGI-certified firearm appraisals — that protect your clients and your organization.
Note: All services provided by MDRF Enterprises are licensed under Federal Firearms License #5-43-XXX-XX-XX-10312, serving Greater Saint Louis for over 12 years.
Who We Help
🔹Estate Attorneys
We offer licensed firearm appraisals, transfer guidance, and compliance-focused support for attorneys working through probate or trust administration. This includes guidance on NFA firearms that may appear in collections, ensuring full compliance and minimizing liability.
👉 Learn more about how we assist estate attorneys »
🔹Funeral Directors
If a firearm is discovered during transport or funeral arrangements, our discreet in-home pickup and legal documentation helps protect your team and the family. If an NFA item is discovered, we manage secure pickup and legal documentation to protect your team.
👉 How we support funeral directors handling estate firearms »
🔹Bank Trust Officers
Firearms in trusts require careful coordination. Our licensed team works with trust departments to ensure ATF compliance and clear documentation. Trusts occasionally contain NFA firearms; our licensing allows you to meet fiduciary duties without risk.
👉 Services for bank trust officers and fiduciaries »
🔹Estate Buyers & Liquidators
Whether it’s a single gun or a large collection, we handle secure removal, documentation, and legal transfer for professional liquidators and estate buyers. From common handguns to NFA items, we ensure every firearm is removed and transferred legally.
👉 How we help estate buyers manage firearm discoveries legally »
Why Professionals Work with MDRF Enterprises
✔ Licensed Federal Firearms Dealer (FFL) & SOT – Fully compliant with federal and Missouri laws, including NFA-regulated firearms
✔BBB Accredited | A+ Rating – Trusted and transparent
✔12+ Years Serving Greater Saint Louis
✔On-Site Appraisals & Secure Removal – At homes, storage units, vaults, or estate locations
✔Discreet, Respectful Service – We work directly with families and professionals with care
🧾 Certified Firearm Appraisals for Legal and Estate Use
MDRF Enterprises is now an AGI Certified Firearms Appraiser, one of the only certified professionals in Missouri offering USPAP-aligned firearm appraisals.
These reports are legally compliant and accepted by:
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Probate courts
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The IRS (Forms 706 & 8283)
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Insurance carriers
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Divorce and bankruptcy proceedings
Our appraisals include:
✅ A USPAP-compliant written report
✅ Fair Market and Marketable Cash Value
✅ Photo-based condition grading (PPGS)
✅ Full documentation and photographs
✅ Signed certification (#1152547) issued by the American Gunsmithing Institute
✅ As both a licensed FFL and SOT dealer, MDRF provides assurance that even NFA firearms found in estates are handled legally and documented properly.
This certification allows estate professionals, fiduciaries, and families to rely on documentation that goes beyond opinion — it meets legal and institutional standards.
📖 Learn more about our certified appraisals »
Insights for Professionals Handling Firearms in Estates
Explore our dedicated Professionals Blog for helpful articles written specifically for estate attorneys, trust officers, liquidators, and funeral directors. We cover practical guidance, compliance tips, and real-world scenarios to help you navigate firearm-related responsibilities with confidence.
Featured Resources for Estate & Legal Professionals
MDRF is now fully certified through the American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) as a professional firearms appraiser. This credential supports legally compliant, USPAP-aligned appraisals for court, tax, and insurance documentation.
Certified Firearms Appraisals from MDRF
📘 Professionals FAQ for Estates, Trusts, and Legal Matters
Answers to the most common legal and compliance questions professionals face when handling firearms during probate or estate administration.
📚 Professionals Blog: Legal Guidance & Real Cases
Explore our growing library of blog posts for estate professionals, covering firearms in trusts, cleanouts, appraisals, and legal transfers.
📥 Download the Estate Firearms Guide (PDF)
A quick-start overview of how to appraise, transfer, or remove firearms from estates—created specifically for attorneys, fiduciaries, and liquidators.
🔒 Licensed FFL & SOT Dealer | Serving Saint Louis Since 2012
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