[WSBAPT] Specific Gift of Firearm to Minors

[Thomas Hackett]

Hello Listmates:

We have a client serving as PR of a testate estate here in Clark County.
Decedent has a surviving spouse, several children (one of which is the PR),
and a grandchild as survivors. Will specifically devises several pieces of
personal property to specific children. In particular, it devises several
firearms to the PR's minor child (he is 17).

PR as a parent is not keen on the child (who has no experience with
firearms) receiving the guns.

Our question is whether a GAL needs to be appointed to represent minor
child's interest in these firearms. Can the GAL and the PR agree to sell
the guns rather than transfer them to the minor? Can the PR sell the guns
and instead devise the proceeds to the child without the need for a GAL to
be appointed?

Your thoughts on this situation are appreciated.

Thomas A. Hackett
Attorney
nwlegacylaw.com | 360-975-7770
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