Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Exemption & Other Personal Property Exemptions

 

How much equity in your car or truck can you protect if you file for bankruptcy in Massachusetts?

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Massachusetts Personal Property Exemptions — State System

Personal Property Exemptions Under Massachusetts Law

CAR:

$7,500; $15,000 if used by elderly or disabled debtor

Federal Non-Bankruptcy Personal Property Exemptions
(available only if using State System)

Personal Property Exemptions — Federal System § 522(d)

Can Massachusetts debtors use the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions instead of Massachusetts exemptions?

Yes. Federal exemptions are available.

The Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions under 11 U.S.C. § 522(d) are available to you if

  • you haven't lived in any state longer than 180 days for a while,
  • or
  • if your state allows the Federal exemptions as a choice.

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Jurisdictional relevance: ST

There are versions of this article for each State.