M.A. Munson Law

09/15/2026

Miranda rights protect people during police interrogations by ensuring they know their right to remain silent and have legal representation. In contrast, habeas corpus allows individuals to challenge whether their detention or imprisonment is legally valid in court. Understanding how these constitutional rights work helps safeguard personal freedom at different stages of the legal process.

https://govfacts.org/rights-freedoms/constitutional-rights/rights-accused-crimes/habeas-corpus-vs-miranda-rights-two-essential-protections-at-different-parts-of-the-justice-system/

09/11/2026

Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers individuals facing overwhelming debt a fresh start by discharging qualifying unsecured obligations. Understanding how means testing, asset exemptions, and automatic stays protect your finances is crucial before filing.

Learn how the process works: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-chapter-7-bankruptcy/?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can clear many types of unsecured debts. Learn about who qualifies, the filing process and what debts can and can’t be discharged.

09/10/2026

Federal estate tax exemptions set clear boundaries for taxable estates, but state-level inheritance taxes can still impact smaller transfers. Reviewing your estate plan ensures your wealth transfer strategy takes full advantage of available tax exemptions.

The estate exemption amount is significantly higher than last year, creating a potentially promising tax year for inheritances and estates.

09/10/2026

Do you know what happens during a police interrogation? Understanding how interrogators use psychological tactics and why invoking your right to remain silent is critical can protect your constitutional rights.

Getting someone to confess to a crime is not a simple task. Find out how skilled interrogators can get even the most hardened criminal to 'fess up.

09/08/2026

Filing for bankruptcy can sometimes eliminate federal and private student loans, but the process involves specific legal standards. Borrowers must show that paying back the debt would cause an undue hardship on their essential living expenses. Understanding these standards helps you know what protections may be available under current debt relief laws.

https://studentloanborrowerassistance.org/for-borrowers/dealing-with-student-loan-debt/loan-cancellation-forgiveness-bankruptcy/bankruptcy/?

It is difficult, but not impossible to discharge student loan debt in bankruptcy. You can discharge federal and private student loans in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is often considered a last resort …

09/08/2026

Planning to pass your home down to the next generation? From living trusts to transfer-on-death deeds, structuring real estate transfers properly protects your family's equity and avoids probate delays.

Home equity can be a solid foundation for the building of generational wealth. Here’s how home equity works, and how it can be passed down.

09/08/2026

A new Justice Department rule creates a pathway for some individuals with felony convictions to have their gun rights reinstated. This case-by-case process requires navigating a new application system. Learn more about how this federal change works here.

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning fi****ms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.

09/04/2026

While Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies can remain on credit reports for up to 10 years, your borrowing options improve over time. Using secured credit cards and credit-builder loans can help restore your score and secure better loan terms.

Bankruptcy hurts your credit and may make it difficult to qualify for a personal loan — although it’s not impossible.

09/03/2026

Choosing the right trust structure depends on your goals for flexibility, tax efficiency, and creditor protection. Exploring how revocable and irrevocable trusts function ensures your assets are managed according to your wishes.

Learn the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts and how they impact your estate planning.

09/03/2026

Federal wire fraud charges carry severe penalties, requiring prosecutors to prove a scheme to defraud involving electronic or interstate communications. Understanding the statutory elements and intent requirements is critical when building a defense.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/wirefraud.asp