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Grow Your Practice with Gun Trusts and Firearm Appraisals: Legal, Tax, and Estate Essentials for Attorneys

Gun trusts, NFA firearms regulations, and firearms appraisal standards for estate planning, probate, and fiduciary compliance.

2025-08-01 13:00:00

3 hours

Program Details

2025-08-01 13:00:00

2025-08-01 13:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-08-01 13:00:00

3 hours

Program Details

2025-08-01 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-08-01 13:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-08-01 13:00:00

3 hours

Course Overview

Mastering Gun Trusts and Firearms Appraisals

2025-08-01 13:00:00

Participants will learn essential legal standards for drafting NFA trusts and obtaining qualified firearms appraisals. These skills protect clients from federal felonies and ensure defensible estate valuations.

Format

CLE Credit

3h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

3

Key topics that will be covered

01
NFA Fundamentals
Six essential legal principles governing NFA firearm ownership and trust formation.
02
Trust Drafting
Key features and lethal pitfalls when drafting NFA trusts for clients.
03
Qualified Appraisers
Credentials, red flags, and why ISA or ASA accreditation matters.
04
USPAP Standards
When IRS, courts, and insurers require certified USPAP-compliant appraisals.
05
Firearm Classifications
Understanding antique, curio and relic, modern, and NFA weapon categories.
06
Valuation Types
Fair market value, replacement cost, charitable contribution, and liquidation value explained.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Gun Trusts: Lethal Pitfalls in Drafting and Probate

This session covers the essential legal framework for NFA firearms ownership through trusts, including the six foundational legal principles and recent regulatory developments. Attendees will learn critical drafting considerations, common pitfalls that can result in federal felonies, and the benefits of trust ownership for compliance and estate planning.

Sean P. Healy.Sean P. Healy.
Peter KarlanPeter Karlan
clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Qualified Appraisers and USPAP Standards for Firearms

Learn what makes an appraiser truly qualified, including required ISA or ASA credentials and red flags to avoid. This session explains the Appraisal Foundation’s USPAP standards and identifies the legal, tax, and fiduciary triggers that require USPAP-compliant appraisals.

Sean P. Healy.Sean P. Healy.
Peter KarlanPeter Karlan
clock 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm EST

Appraisal Types, Processes, and Real-World Lessons

Explore when formal appraisals are necessary versus informal consultations, and understand the differences between fair market value, replacement cost, and liquidation valuations. The session walks through the step-by-step appraisal process and examines real-world scenarios demonstrating consequences of proper and improper valuations.

Sean P. Healy.Sean P. Healy.
Peter KarlanPeter Karlan
Sean P. Healy.

Sean P. Healy.

Healy Law Offices P.C.

Peter Karlan

Peter Karlan

Karlan’s Arms & Antiques

Sean P. Healy.

Sean P. Healy.

Healy Law Offices P.C.

Mr. Healy is an attorney in private practice in Tyler, Texas, specializing in firearms law, NFA trusts, and estate planning. He is a recognized expert and author in the field of firearms law.

Recognition & Leadership

Lead author of 'The Legal Guide to NFA Firearms and Gun Trusts' which reached #1 on Amazon Bestsellers in Legal Self-Help and was reviewed in American Rifleman magazine reaching over 2 million readers. Authored chapters in 'Texas Perspectives on Firearms Law' and 'Essentials of Texas Firearms Law' published by Texas Bar Books. Spoke at the 2022 NRA National Firearms Law Seminar.

Professional Involvement

Texas State Rifle Association's Treasurer and General Counsel. Course Director for the State Bar of Texas Firearms Law Seminar in 2012, 2013, 2024, and 2025, and Co-Director of the 2024 Seminar. Mediator for civil, family law, and child protective cases. Member of the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Mediators. Arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau and AAA.

Experience

NFA Editor for Interactive Legal, working with nationally-renowned estate planning attorneys to provide NFA trust forms and supporting knowledge to lawyers throughout the country. Previously served as general counsel for two congressional campaigns and as National Corporate Counsel for American Mensa. Served as a college instructor in business law and appellate advocacy instructor during law school.
Peter Karlan

Peter Karlan

Karlan’s Arms & Antiques

Mr. Karlan is an expert dealer and consultant specializing in antique firearms, edged weapons, and military antiques with over 35 years of experience in national and international markets.

Professional Involvement

Attends most major antique gun and military tradeshows nationwide to keep up with market trends and current values. Offers consultation, evaluation and comprehensive estate services to help customers market and sell estates, single items, and heirlooms.

Experience

Over 35 years dealing in antique firearms, edged weapons and military antiques nationally and internationally. Former antique auction gallery manager with extensive knowledge in general antiques, art, Americana, folk art, decorative arts, objects of virtue, furniture and collectibles. Served as consultant to museums and other institutions throughout the country and has been a commissioned buyer for the same. Provides USPAP and ISA compliant appraisal services for estate, insurance and tax purposes.
Sean P. Healy.

Sean P. Healy.

Healy Law Offices P.C.

Mr. Healy is an attorney in private practice in Tyler, Texas, specializing in firearms law, NFA trusts, and estate planning. He is a recognized expert and author in the field of firearms law.

Recognition & Leadership

Lead author of 'The Legal Guide to NFA Firearms and Gun Trusts' which reached #1 on Amazon Bestsellers in Legal Self-Help and was reviewed in American Rifleman magazine reaching over 2 million readers. Authored chapters in 'Texas Perspectives on Firearms Law' and 'Essentials of Texas Firearms Law' published by Texas Bar Books. Spoke at the 2022 NRA National Firearms Law Seminar.

Professional Involvement

Texas State Rifle Association's Treasurer and General Counsel. Course Director for the State Bar of Texas Firearms Law Seminar in 2012, 2013, 2024, and 2025, and Co-Director of the 2024 Seminar. Mediator for civil, family law, and child protective cases. Member of the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Mediators. Arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau and AAA.

Experience

NFA Editor for Interactive Legal, working with nationally-renowned estate planning attorneys to provide NFA trust forms and supporting knowledge to lawyers throughout the country. Previously served as general counsel for two congressional campaigns and as National Corporate Counsel for American Mensa. Served as a college instructor in business law and appellate advocacy instructor during law school.
Peter Karlan

Peter Karlan

Karlan’s Arms & Antiques

Mr. Karlan is an expert dealer and consultant specializing in antique firearms, edged weapons, and military antiques with over 35 years of experience in national and international markets.

Professional Involvement

Attends most major antique gun and military tradeshows nationwide to keep up with market trends and current values. Offers consultation, evaluation and comprehensive estate services to help customers market and sell estates, single items, and heirlooms.

Experience

Over 35 years dealing in antique firearms, edged weapons and military antiques nationally and internationally. Former antique auction gallery manager with extensive knowledge in general antiques, art, Americana, folk art, decorative arts, objects of virtue, furniture and collectibles. Served as consultant to museums and other institutions throughout the country and has been a commissioned buyer for the same. Provides USPAP and ISA compliant appraisal services for estate, insurance and tax purposes.

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