West Virginia Bankruptcy Exemptions - All Categories

 

A detailed listing of state and federal exemption laws, with statutory citations.

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West Virginia Exemptions Summary:

Homestead

Real or personal property used as residence to $35,000; unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property (husband & wife may double)

Vehicle Exemption

Motor vehicle to $7,500 per debtor

Personal Property

Animals, crops, clothing, appliances, books, household goods, furnishings, musical instruments to $800 per item, $16,000 total
Burial plot to $35,000, in lieu of homestead
Jewelry to $2,000
Implements, books, & tools of trade to $3,000

Wild Card

$800 plus unused portion of homestead or burial exemption, of any property)


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Jurisdictional relevance: ST

There are versions of this article for each State.