I am from Michigan.
I am the personal representative for my uncle who died in June 2015. Before his death, a friend of his committed a felony (Controlled Substance-Delivery/Manufacture Marijuana). He had some guns which he gave to my uncle (assuming he could not keep them and had to give them to someone or they would be taken by authorities) He as released from prison in December of 2014.
The guns are being held as part of the estate at this time. The estate does have debt that needs to be paid. However, there should be enough to cover any debts once my uncle's home sells (currently on the market). The felon's attorney sent me a letter last week asking what my intentions are with the guns. He said if I do not respond in ten days he will be taking action to recover the guns for his client (and seeking his attorney fees and costs associated).
My thoughts are as follows:
1. The guns are technically an asset of the estate at this point.
2. There are debts against the estate the need to be paid.
3. He is a felon and unable to possess a firearm in Michigan (until 5 years after he is released from prison and pays his fines) to my understanding.
I am on the fence in regards to my desire to keep (and potentially sell) the guns or to give the guns to someone else for them to keep on his behalf.
Thoughts on how I should proceed?
I am the personal representative for my uncle who died in June 2015. Before his death, a friend of his committed a felony (Controlled Substance-Delivery/Manufacture Marijuana). He had some guns which he gave to my uncle (assuming he could not keep them and had to give them to someone or they would be taken by authorities) He as released from prison in December of 2014.
The guns are being held as part of the estate at this time. The estate does have debt that needs to be paid. However, there should be enough to cover any debts once my uncle's home sells (currently on the market). The felon's attorney sent me a letter last week asking what my intentions are with the guns. He said if I do not respond in ten days he will be taking action to recover the guns for his client (and seeking his attorney fees and costs associated).
My thoughts are as follows:
1. The guns are technically an asset of the estate at this point.
2. There are debts against the estate the need to be paid.
3. He is a felon and unable to possess a firearm in Michigan (until 5 years after he is released from prison and pays his fines) to my understanding.
I am on the fence in regards to my desire to keep (and potentially sell) the guns or to give the guns to someone else for them to keep on his behalf.
Thoughts on how I should proceed?