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who to set up a nfa trust?
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I used Grant Liston out of Fort Wayne. His fee was very reasonable, I spoke with him last Thursday and received my trust Monday. Obviously I dont have anything approved on it yet, but it looks like it should, and I felt very comfortable with him. Oh, and I didnt even receive the bill until AFTER I received my trust. I will walk through my experience below:
I called his office, told the initial receptionist I was looking for a trust for NFA firearms. She transfered me to his secretary. She took my information, asked a couple basic questions, asked if I preferred to be contacted by phone or email, etc. Total call was about 5 minutes. He called me back about three minutes later. He then walked me through the basics, told me about some of the various people he has written NFA trusts for (himself, FBI agents, state police, other lawyers, doctors, etc). He explained his fee (cheapest I found), and gave me a list of information to email him. That call was about 12 minutes.
I emailed him my information, along with a few questions. He answered the questions promptly. When he was finished he sent me an email to let me know he was complete, and a couple days later I had my an envelope from his firm. Obviously my trust was inside, as was a letter explaining a few things and giving me instructions on getting it notarized and funding it. I had it notarized, added $1 to fund it, done. A couple days later I received the bill for the amount we discussed, payable by check or by credit card.
My initial contact was Thursday, I had my trust in hand on Monday, and I received my bill exactly a week after initial contact. All around a painless experience, and I highly recommend him.
I used Grant Liston out of Fort Wayne. His fee was very reasonable, I spoke with him last Thursday and received my trust Monday. Obviously I dont have anything approved on it yet, but it looks like it should, and I felt very comfortable with him. Oh, and I didnt even receive the bill until AFTER I received my trust. I will walk through my experience below:
I called his office, told the initial receptionist I was looking for a trust for NFA firearms. She transfered me to his secretary. She took my information, asked a couple basic questions, asked if I preferred to be contacted by phone or email, etc. Total call was about 5 minutes. He called me back about three minutes later. He then walked me through the basics, told me about some of the various people he has written NFA trusts for (himself, FBI agents, state police, other lawyers, doctors, etc). He explained his fee (cheapest I found), and gave me a list of information to email him. That call was about 12 minutes.
I emailed him my information, along with a few questions. He answered the questions promptly. When he was finished he sent me an email to let me know he was complete, and a couple days later I had my an envelope from his firm. Obviously my trust was inside, as was a letter explaining a few things and giving me instructions on getting it notarized and funding it. I had it notarized, added $1 to fund it, done. A couple days later I received the bill for the amount we discussed, payable by check or by credit card.
My initial contact was Thursday, I had my trust in hand on Monday, and I received my bill exactly a week after initial contact. All around a painless experience, and I highly recommend him.
twfshelton
Marksman
How much was his fee?
We recommend Lawrence Hansen in Noblesville. He charges $500 per trust.
Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation - Hansen Law Firm in Fishers, Carmel, Geist, Lebanon, Indiana
Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation - Hansen Law Firm in Fishers, Carmel, Geist, Lebanon, Indiana
dagibson1507
Sharpshooter
I'd like to know this too. Thanks downbythetracks for posting the fee. Trying to shop around myself.
He charged me $325, and while I think that is his standard fee, DO NOT call expecting that fee. It is his right to control his prices, and while I have to reason to believe he charged me more or less than he does anyone else, circumstances can change. I hate giving out numbers for things like this, but after thinking about it, it was very frustrating trying to find this information when I was looking for it.
I also called John Spurr, and his fee was $600.
I actually spoke to Jon earlier today myself. Fees start at $300 and depending on complexity, max out at $600. Initial consult is free. He does offer a discount if you are a member of some groups.
I never actually spoke to him, maybe that was my problem. I spoke to the lady answering the phone, and I asked her about the fee. She said that it was a flat rate of $600. I scheduled my initial consult (a week out!) but called back later in the day to cancel it after I contacted Grant Liston's office. I guess either way it doesnt matter, I got a trust for about the same price.
An option to transfer after passing would be a Tax free form 5 if you leave your NFA items to family.
dagibson1507
Sharpshooter
1371MARINE
Plinker
seriously? why would you have to pay the tax to transfer to a trust you own? What would happen to the other stamp??
The same thing that happens whenever someone transfers an NFA item. (Someone else will have to explain what that is
)You have to pay to transfer to a trust, because that trust is a different entity. Essentially you dont own it anymore, the trust owns it.
dagibson1507
Sharpshooter
Just read over the site, I dont see anywhere where it forbids you from sharing what they gave you. Little whiteout goes a long way...
