Firearms & Estate Planning: What Every Family Needs to Know

In this video, Toby Mathis talks with Thomas Chittum, former Associate Deputy Director of the ATF and attorney at Chittum Law, about what families need to know when someone passes away and leaves behind firearms. They cover what to do if you discover guns in an estate, how to handle restricted weapons like machine guns or silencers, and the biggest mistakes that can turn an inheritance into a legal problem. You’ll learn how to safely secure, identify, and transfer firearms, when to involve the ATF, and how gun trusts can make life easier for your heirs. This video is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. Firearm and estate laws vary by state—always consult a qualified attorney before taking action. Learn more about Chittum Law: Thomas Chittum tlchittum@chittumlaw.com https://chittumlaw.com/ ABOUT THOMAS CHITTUM Tom Chittum served nearly 27 years with the U.S. Department of Justice, retiring in 2022 as Associate Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the ATF. A career federal agent, he specialized in firearms, explosives, and violent crime investigations, often serving as an expert witness in federal court. After retiring, Tom became Senior Vice President of Forensic Services at SoundThinking (ShotSpotter), leading teams that helped law enforcement use technology and data to investigate gun crimes. He now speaks nationally on firearms law, criminal justice, and public safety policy. Want to protect your family and assets with proper estate planning? 👉 Schedule a free consultation: https://aba.link/jlf Show notes: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Meet expert Thomas Chittum (former Associate ATF Deputy Director) 3:07 What happens when you find guns in an estate 4:26 Key U.S. gun laws explained 6:30 First steps: safety and identifying firearms 9:15 Executors, possession rules, and common legal mistakes 12:05 How to properly transfer guns to heirs 16:24 Transferring restricted firearms 19:03 Using gun trusts to simplify estate transfers 29:51 How gun owners can prepare now 30:53 Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE https://aba.link/subscribe ~~~~ FREE TAX & ASSET PROTECTION WORKSHOP Register for an upcoming workshop today if you want to protect your business and personal assets from snoopy lawyers and creditors. Save Your Seat: https://aba.link/baec6e TAX TUESDAY LIVE Join us every other Tax Tuesday, where you can have your tax questions answered live by our experts entirely FREE. Register Now 👉 https://aba.link/p3x OTHER ANDERSON ADVISOR EVENTS Learn a rich selection of subjects like tax and asset protection, business, investing, and more. Our attorneys and other skilled experts will help you learn what you need to know in order to better your chances of success in your professional life. https://aba.link/tobyevents ~~~~ FINANCIAL PLANNING & TAX RESOURCES 📚 Order Your Copy of "Infinity Investing: How The Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same" Here: 👉👉 👉 https://aba.link/IIWbook Order Your Copy of ”Tax-Wise Business Ownership" and find greater success by taking advantage of tax laws for your business. Here 👉 https://aba.link/tobyshop Visit Anderson Advisor's website for content, like articles, podcasts, and more that we publish alongside my channel. 👉 https://aba.link/tobyaba ~~~~ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://aba.link/instagram Facebook: https://aba.link/facebook Twitter: https://aba.link/twitter LinkedIn: https://aba.link/linkedin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq ~~~~ CONTACT US Phone: 800.706.4741 Email: info@andersonadvisors.com Fax: 702.664.0545 ABOUT TOBY MATHIS Toby Mathis, Esq. is the best-selling author of Infinity Investing: How the Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do The Same. Toby is a tax attorney and founded Anderson Business Advisors, one of the most successful law, tax, and estate planning companies in the United States. Learn more at https://aba.link/tobyaba --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING: I will NEVER ask you to contact me through YouTube comments, telegram, or WhatsApp. I have a checkmark next to my name, and my comment will be highlighted. Fake accounts do not have that. Please be aware of fake accounts trying to scam you using my name and picture. The information provided in this video should not be construed or relied on as legal advice for any specific fact or circumstance. Its content was prepared by Anderson Business Advisors with its main office at 3225 McLeod Drive Suite 100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121. This video is designed for entertainment and information purposes only. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship with Anderson Business Advisors or any of its lawyers. You should not act or rely on any of the information contained herein without seeking professional legal advice. #estateplanning