Let me expand on my statement…
About two years ago I decided to get in to the NFA game. After some research I decided to go the trust route rather than individual filing. I found a lawyer in my state (Florida) that charges $300 for a trust. I had a few other non-NFA things that needed to be addressed as well. He spent another 30 minutes and charged me $600 total. So, I paid $300 for 30 minutes of his time. Did I over pay?...
Flash forward 18 months. I recently had a problem with the NFA. I called up the lawyer, who quickly stepped in on my behalf, filed some paperwork with them and got it straightened out. No additional charge. Could I have resolved it myself? Possibly, but it would not be worth the risk of screwing it up. Also, the time involved on my end was just a couple of phone calls and some stamps.
So, the question of this post really should be: Who are you going to call if there is a problem with your discount trust?
I once asked the lawyer what would happen if the document just got published online, for everybody to copy and use. He said “no problem!” The document is not the most important thing. You are paying for the SUPPORT behind the paperwork. I am sure he (and every other lawyer…) waits for the days when someone calls with a problem they have with a cheap trust… I’m sure the screws are really tightened on their nuts that day…
In my case, the cost in terms of time and money to un-**** the problem would have been way more than the $600 I spent. There are better ways to save a buck…

