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We would prefer not to involve lawyers, if possible.
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First, let me say I'm terribly saddened to hear of the loss of your Uncle.
My Uncle Bob was my favorite person in the world next to my own Father. The two of them taught me how to shoot and to live off the land.
We camped out many a night in West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.
Being with the two of them was like being with two mountain men from the 1830s. I never felt the least bit scared no matter where we pitched our tents.
Now, getting back to your Uncle's firearms. As there is no record of them that you need be concerned about, there is no need for you to worry about transferring them into your name. (Unless your Uncle had NFA Class III weaponry!)
No more than you worry about transferring that weapon you bought at last weekend's gun show from a civilian into your name.
Just pitch them in the trunk and drive!
The only time you really need to consult an attorney is in the event that he left real estate, like his home, lake lot, etc., in his name.
If the only thing he left were personal items and maybe an automobile or two, then you needn't worry about getting an attorney.
Most states will permit you to transfer the title of a motor vehicle to a family member with just a 'certificate of heriship' which is basically just a sketch of your Uncles's family history - no children, two siblings, and a mother. The DMV will put the title into the name of whichever family member the others decide on.
The remainder can be divided by family agreement. You simply have each person take his share from your Uncle's belongings with the view of equalizing out the distribution.
Since it's basically an informal agreement, it need not be 'blessed' by any court.
If your Uncle owned or was buying real property, then it gets a little stickier, and a lawyer will be necessary.
Ask me any questions you need, but, remember, I only know the laws of Texas and Louisiana and not Georgia.
Eric The(Helpful)Hun[>]:)]