Table of Washington State Law Bankruptcy Exemptions

            
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  Table of Washington State Law Bankruptcy Exemptions - by Category
               
              Table of Washington exemptions laws that debtors can use to protect their property in bankruptcy if they file in Washington.            

Homestead

Homestead Amount
Joint Amount

Avg median price in county ($172,900 to $729,600, depending on county)
Avg median price in county ($172,900 to $729,600, depending on county)

Tenancy by the Entirety
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Pensions & Retirement Savings
Personal Property
Public Benefits
Tools of Trade
Wage Garnishment Limits
"Wild Card" Exemption
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Can I Use Federal Non-Bankruptcy Exemptions in Washington?Some exemptions exist under Federal law, wholly separate from the bankruptcy code, and protect such assets from the reach of creditors regardless of whether bankruptcy is at issue. These exemptions can only be claimed if you are using state exemptions, (regardless of whether a state has 'opted out' of the federal bankruptcy exemptions under § 522(d)).
Table of Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions Under §522(d)Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions can be used in 20 states and the District of Columbia
Which State's Exemptions Must You Use?If you have lived in your state for two years prior to filing, use your state's exemptions. If you've lived in your state for less than two years, the rules are more complicated...

Okanogan County, WA Bankruptcy ResourcesOkanogan County Bankruptcy Means Test CalculatorAutomatically apply the Okanogan County expense standards, and Washington income standards to your means test calculation.
Okanogan County Bankruptcy CourtFind where to file if you live in Okanogan County.
Washington Bankruptcy Exemption LawsWhat property you can keep under Washington and federal exemption laws.
From Other Websites:
  National Online Resources
                      
            State Survey of Asset Protection Techniques            
                          
              www.actec.org            
          A giant PDF grid of States and their property exemptions by category. Created in 2018. Not up to date, but impressive in its scope and detail. Be sure to check to updates before relying on anything in this PDF. But it may be a good place to start research.