June 16, 2010

What is a Bankruptcy Exemption?

A San Jose bankruptcy attorney examines the bankruptcy exemption...

A bankruptcy exemption is a property or asset that belongs to a debtor which they are able to keep when filing bankrutpcy. Bankruptcy exemptions have to be authorized and are subject to state and federal laws. Once the bankruptcy exemption is authorized, the debtor includes it in their schedule list for their bankruptcy petition with any other bankruptcy exemptions which could include a house (under the Homestead Exemption, for example), a car, home furnishing and/or retirement assets.

If you are in debt and concerned about bankruptcy exemptions - "What do I get to keep if I file bankruptcy?" - then speaking to an experienced bankruptcy attorney may be the best option for you.

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