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Nebraska Exemptions Summary:Homestead$60,000 for head of family or unmarried person age 65 or over; cannot exceed 2 lots in city or village, 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double) 
Vehicle ExemptionMotor vehicle if used to commute to work (as part of $5,970 tools of trade exemption)
Personal PropertyFurniture, household goods & appliances, household electronics, personal computers, books, & musical instruments to $3,582 
Equipment or tools including a vehicle used in/or for commuting to principal place of business to $5,970 (husband & wife may double)
Wild Card$5,970 of any personal property, except wages, in lieu of homestead
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