Ownership Transfer after Death

[gunho89]

My grandfather gave me a pistol as a gift and he recently passed away before we could make the transfer. How does the transfer work now?

[BP88]

Is it in his will? I believe you could probably take that down to a PD or something and have them write you something up for the transfer. Sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing.

[gunho89]

Thats the problem, its not

[hawk1]

The executor of his estate, the person handling the disbursements, can do it. Could be your mom or dad if he didn't have a will.

[bwiese]

My grandfather gave me a pistol as a gift and he recently passed away before we could make the transfer. How does the transfer work now?

Sorry about your loss. If gramps was in CA/resident, you're OK. Relax.

Lineal intrafamily transfers (grandparent/parent/child/grandchild) are exempt from FFL requirement (per a subsection of 12078PC - prob (c) or (d), don't remember offhand).

As a handgun recipient, all you have to do is:

• ensure the firearm is not an AW or other prohibited gun;
• not be a 'prohibited person' (felon, violent misdemeanant, etc.);
• hold a valid HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate) card;
• Any handguns do not have to be Rostered (i.e, on list of handguns approved for sale) either.
• within 30 days, complete intrafamily transfer paperwork (see DOJ BoF "Forms" webpage) and pay a fee ($19).

[The last 3 items are not relevant for long guns.]

Now, if gramps was not in CA and was still alive, then the transfer should have gone thru a CA FFL per Federal law.

However, if things are in probate/inheritance (or "close enough", at least in time), an FFL is not needed for such transfers from executor - and again CA says a CA FFL is not needed either. So just follow the above steps in the list.

[Moonclip]

I was written is my dads will as sole inheritor. I assume when he passes, all I have to do is send in that form and the $19 with all the handguns listed and I'm ok? How long would I have after his passing to do so?

I was told in a doj phone call though that while not necessary, if I will be listing a lot of handguns a copy of the will should probably be included with the large list I would have to send in.