Man dies, guns disappear!

[odysseus]

Sadly, a certain kind of ugliness can occur when someone passes away. However as mentioned here, it is safe not to just assume things.

There should be someone handling the estate. Was this put down on a Will or Trust? That person has a duty to secure property so it is appropriately handled as to the wishes of the deceased. The wishes of the deceased's property will be described. With a spouse no longer able to, this should have been illuminated already as to who that is. If there was no right for this step son to do this, the executor\trustee (only him or her!) should contact this step-son immediately to reclaim the property as to the wishes of the estate, and if not promptly returned I would think then process it like a theft - an unlawful conversion.

[Jeepers]

condolences .. and this is why i have a will.. the vulchers will hover, what a way to show respect to the departed ....

[NytWolf]

Notwithstanding the various penal codes, if the widow didn't care then she didn't care. What's the big deal? If I were you, I wouldn't get involved, if you don't have a stake in it you're best off staying out of it.

Yep. Sounds like OP is more worried about the gun collection than the widow.

If she's not worried about it, then don't get yourself involved.

[Decoligny]

Was it a friend of your father-in-law (your wife's father)
or
Was it your wife's friend's father, who passed away?

I think the Alzhiemer's is acting on some of the posters in this thread.

[shy 7th]

The way this sounds is:

1. Your wife's friend was pissed at the step-brother for brazenly overstepping his bounds in the inheritance. She could care less about the guns, but is just mad at the way he went about it.

2. Charged with emotion and seeking to vent, she talks with your wife about how inconsiderate the step-brother is.

3. Your wife sympathizes.

4. Because wives like to share their life experiences with their husbands, your wife tells you the story.

5. You were supposed to smile and nod.

6. However, being a rational, logic driven male, you assume that she is telling you is because this must be a problem for you to solve.

7. You attempt to solve this problem by dragging Calguns into it.

[NORCAL#1]

LOL

[FLIGHT762]

Sadly, a certain kind of ugliness can occur when someone passes away. However as mentioned here, it is safe not to just assume things.

There should be someone handling the estate. Was this put down on a Will or Trust? That person has a duty to secure property so it is appropriately handled as to the wishes of the deceased. The wishes of the deceased's property will be described. With a spouse no longer able to, this should have been illuminated already as to who that is. If there was no right for this step son to do this, the executor\trustee (only him or her!) should contact this step-son immediately to reclaim the property as to the wishes of the estate, and if not promptly returned I would think then process it like a theft - an unlawful conversion.

This is the best answer. If there is a Will or a trust, the executor should be made aware of the removal of the Guns if the Step Son was not specifically listed as the inheritor. The Sister needs to get on the ball and actually do something about it instead of complaining. That's it.

[Vin496]

Just look the other way? The guy started a feud when he stole the guns. You're telling me if this happened to your wife after you passed, you would be ok with it. The property was not his to take.

Sounds like you're the one starting a feud.

Do you know the relationship between the stepson and the Father? I know it's always evil stepchild in the movies, but I love my step son and except for this posting I never refer to him as a step son, he is my son.

You know nothing of the will or wishes of the Father yet you are throwing yourself all into it. If the people involved are not upset you should Mind you own business.

[hernan]

you need to find the kid and buy the guns from him.

[44fred]

The way this sounds is:

1. Your wife's friend was pissed at the step-brother for brazenly overstepping his bounds in the inheritance. She could care less about the guns, but is just mad at the way he went about it.

2. Charged with emotion and seeking to vent, she talks with your wife about how inconsiderate the step-brother is.

3. Your wife sympathizes.

4. Because wives like to share their life experiences with their husbands, your wife tells you the story.

5. You were supposed to smile and nod.

6. However, being a rational, logic driven male, you assume that she is telling you is because this must be a problem for you to solve.

7. You attempt to solve this problem by dragging Calguns into it.

Shy 7th
Sounds like you nailed it except the dragging Calguns into it part. That just happened by accident when I told the story. Scary accurate actually.
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