Canadian law generally recognizes the executor of an estate to have temporary licensing and authority equivalent to that of the deceased owner, for the purpose of disposition of the firearms. As such, an executor can negotiate the sale or consignment of the firearms in the estate and can obtain authorization to transport the firearms to the dealer of his or her choice. Disposition of firearms under this provision must be carried out within a “reasonable” period of time.

Similar privilege exists for trustees acting on the behalf of aged or infirm individuals. A legal document of authority over the owner’s property is required by the Firearms Registry when transfers are applied for.