Federal and New Jersey Property Exemptions

Keeping Your Property During Bankruptcy

Our bankruptcy laws were enacted to give people a fresh financial start, not to punish them with the loss of their property. To accomplish this goal, both federal and New Jersey bankruptcy laws provide exemptions to put certain types of property beyond the reach of creditors. In fact, many if not most people filing bankruptcy are able to keep their property, including their vehicles, retirement accounts and other personal property.

To take full advantage of the property exemption provisions, you need the advice of a knowledgeable lawyer.

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Should You Use The Federal Or New Jersey Property Exemptions?

The federal property exemptions are usually the preferred choice in either a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The federal exemptions can put these assets and income streams beyond the reach of creditors:

$3,675 for motor vehicles
$22,975 for home equity
$12,250 for personal property, including household goods, clothing, books or other possessions
$1,550 for jewelry
$2,300 for tools of your trade
401(k), IRA, and defined pension benefits ($1,245,475 cap for IRA accounts)
Life insurance policies that have not matured
Income from Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, disability benefits and certain other federal transfer payments
Wild card exemption $1,225 plus $11,500 of any unused portion of your homestead exemption
Other exemptions

In some cases, using the New Jersey property exemptions is advisable. Our attorneys can review your case and recommend your best course of action.

For More Information About Property You Can Keep in Bankruptcy

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