Wildcard Exemptions — State System
South Carolina Law Exemptions
Up to $6,700 for any property, from unused exemptions amounts for homestead, burial, motor vehicle, personal property, jewelry or tool of trade exemptions.
Federal Non-Bankruptcy Wildcard Exemptions (none)
Wildcard Exemptions -- Federal System § 522(d)
Can South Carolina debtors use the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions instead of South Carolina exemptions?
No. S.C. Code Ann. § 15-41-35.
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.