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Delaware Exemptions Summary:HomesteadEquity in real property or equity in a manufactured home that is debtors principal residence not to exceed $125,000. (joint filers may not double)
Vehicle ExemptionVehicle necessary for purposes of employment to $15,000
Personal Property$25,000 (maximum) for any personal property and/or equity in real property, other than the debtor's principal residence
Tools of trade up to $15,000.
Wild Card$500 of any personal property, except tools of trade, if head of family 
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