EXECUTORS
We explain our dealer process clearly and what information we need.
INHERITED FIREARMS • EXECUTORS • FAMILIES
INHERITED FIREARMS & BEQUESTS
When firearms are left behind, contact Ikkin Arms early.
When someone dies and leaves firearms behind, families and executors may suddenly have questions about possession, documentation, beneficiaries and lawful transfer. Ikkin Arms works with families, attorneys and law enforcement to provide a clear picture of the firearm process and the FFL steps that may be required.
Call 585-328-0250 Tell us the firearms are part of an estate.
IMPORTANT FOR MONROE COUNTY ESTATESTHE 15-DAY PERIOD MATTERS
Monroe County states that an executor or administrator may possess a decedent's firearms for up to 15 days after death to facilitate transfer through a firearms dealer. Do not wait until Day 15. Contact the estate attorney and Ikkin Arms promptly.
EXECUTORS
COORDINATION
We can work with estate counsel on the firearm/FFL portion of the matter.
COORDINATION
When firearms are already held by an agency, we can discuss dealer-release procedures with the appropriate parties.
FFL PROCESS
Our goal is an orderly, documented path rather than an informal hand-off.
WHAT TO DO WHEN FIREARMS ARE IN AN ESTATE
CONTACT EARLY
Call the estate attorney and Ikkin Arms as soon as firearms are discovered.
SECURE & IDENTIFY
Keep the firearms secured and identify what is present without informally distributing them.
GATHER DOCUMENTS
Collect executor paperwork, death certificate, identification and available firearm records.
CLARIFY RECIPIENTS
Determine the intended beneficiary or other disposition with estate counsel.
FFL PROCESS
Ikkin Arms can explain and perform the dealer procedures applicable to the services we provide.
DOCUMENT RESULT
Complete the appropriate transfer, shipment, sale or other lawful disposition.
WHAT IKKIN ARMS CAN HELP WITH
- Identify and document estate firearms
- Receive firearms into the dealership when appropriate
- Provide dealer intake records for firearms we receive
- Process applicable dealer transfer paperwork and background checks
- Coordinate FFL-to-FFL shipment when appropriate
- Discuss consignment or sale options when authorized
- Coordinate with executors, attorneys and law enforcement as needed
WHAT TO HAVE AVAILABLE
- Executor or administrator documentation
- Death certificate
- Government-issued photo identification
- New York pistol permit when applicable
- Available firearm inventory or ownership records
- Attorney or estate-professional contact information
Call before bringing firearms to Ikkin Arms. The correct next step can depend on the firearm, who currently has lawful custody, where it is located and the intended disposition.
MONROE COUNTY GUIDANCE
If the 15-Day Period Expires
Monroe County states that if the firearms are not lawfully transferred within the 15-day period, they must be turned over to a law-enforcement agency before they can later be legally transferred.
The County also explains procedures for firearms from an estate that are being held by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. When firearms are held by another agency, that agency should be contacted about its procedure.
DO NOT ASSUME
A person being named in a will does not automatically eliminate firearm eligibility, licensing, possession or transfer requirements.
Estate counsel should address the estate-law questions. Ikkin Arms can address the firearm-dealer procedures for services we perform.
ESTATE FIREARMS INVENTORY
New York SCPA § 2509 provides that when a fiduciary or attorney of record is required to file a list of estate assets, the list must include a particularized description of every firearm, shotgun and rifle that is part of the estate.
Keeping a working inventory with the make, model, caliber or gauge, serial number and other identifying information can help the executor and attorney organize the firearm portion of the estate.
IF LAW ENFORCEMENT ALREADY HAS THE FIREARMS
Do not assume the executor can simply pick the firearms up. The holding agency may have specific release requirements.
Monroe County states that firearms held by the Sheriff's Office can be released to a firearms dealer in Monroe County after the Surrogate's Court appoints an Executor or Voluntary Administrator and the required paperwork is provided.
Call Ikkin Arms so we can understand which agency is holding the firearms and discuss the dealer side of the process.
WHO HANDLES WHAT?
IKKIN ARMS / FFL
Firearm identification
Dealer intake
FFL records
Applicable dealer transfers
FFL shipment when appropriate
Sale/consignment services when authorized
ESTATE ATTORNEY
Probate and estate administration
Interpretation of the will
Executor authority
Beneficiary questions
Court filings
Legal advice
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
As early as possible. Monroe County's guidance specifically identifies a 15-day temporary-possession period for an executor or administrator facilitating transfer through a firearms dealer.
Do not assume so. The will identifies an intended recipient, but firearm eligibility, licensing, possession and transfer requirements may still apply. Consult estate counsel and the appropriate FFL process before the firearm changes hands.
Contact the holding agency regarding its release procedure and call Ikkin Arms to discuss the dealer side. Monroe County publishes a specific procedure for firearms held by the Sheriff's Office.
That is not unusual. Keep the firearms secured, gather the available documents and contact Ikkin Arms. We can help identify the firearms and explain our dealer process.
Yes. We can coordinate with the executor and attorney regarding the firearm-dealer procedures and documentation for services Ikkin Arms performs.
When the person acting for the estate has the necessary authority, Ikkin Arms can discuss available dealer sale or consignment options and the applicable process.
ESTATE FIREARM SERVICES
Estate Service Fees
Clear pricing for appraisal, inventory and local collection services. Large collections, extended travel and specialized research can be quoted in advance.
Written Estate Firearm Appraisal
$150 minimumIncludes up to 3 ordinary firearms. Each additional firearm: $40.
Estate Firearm Inventory & Intake
$100 minimumIncludes up to 5 firearms. Each additional firearm: $20. Covers physical identification, organized inventory documentation, intake processing and dealer record preparation.
On-Site Estate Collection & Pickup
$150 minimumPer trip, including 30 round-trip miles and one hour of travel and collection. Extra miles: $0.75; extra time: $100/hour.
Additional research and estate coordination: $100/hour, authorized beforehand.
Secure Estate Storage
First 30 Days IncludedIncluded with Estate Firearm Inventory & Intake. After 30 days: $10 per firearm/month, maximum $200 per estate/month.
Rates effective March 13, 2026 for new agreements. Appraisal includes identification, condition assessment, market research, supporting sources and a signed report. Separate intake covers custody, organized inventory and dealer record processing; the same identification work is not charged twice. Pickup includes 30 round-trip miles and one hour of total travel/collection time per trip; additional miles are $0.75 and additional time is $100/hour. Additional research, historical valuations, paperwork and coordination are $100/hour with scope and charges authorized beforehand. Transfer fees: rifle/shotgun $39; handgun $49; AR/receiver $59; qualifying multiple-handgun transfer $59 each. Dealer pickup: $50 first firearm plus $20 each additional in the same pickup. Shipping and packaging are additional when agreed. First 30 days of storage included with paid estate intake; thereafter $10/firearm per started 30-day period, maximum $200/estate per period. Without paid intake, storage starts day one. Collections of 10 or more firearms under one estate agreement receive a 10% discount on appraisal, intake and transfer fees. Pickup, cleaning, extra hourly work, storage, shipping and other expenses are excluded. Firearms split among beneficiaries remain one estate collection; charge each appraisal or intake minimum only once for the same assignment. Existing signed agreements retain their agreed rates.
INHERITED FIREARMS? CONTACT US EARLY.We will help give you a clear picture of the FFL process and work with the appropriate family, estate and law-enforcement contacts.
Call 585-328-0250
