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Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Exemption & Other Personal Property Exemptions
               
              How much equity in your car or truck can you protect if you file for bankruptcy in Pennsylvania?             

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Pennsylvania Personal Property Exemptions — State SystemPersonal Property Exemptions Under Pennsylvania LawCAR: 
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Federal Non-Bankruptcy Personal Property Exemptions
(available only if using State System)
Personal Property Exemptions — Federal System § 522(d)Can Pennsylvania debtors use the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions instead of Pennsylvania 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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Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Exemption & Other Personal Property Exemptions

Pennsylvania Personal Property Exemptions — State System

Personal Property Exemptions Under Pennsylvania Law

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

Personal Property Exemptions — Federal System § 522(d)

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