Motor Vehicle Exemptions & Other Personal Property

How much equity in your car or truck can you protect if you file for bankruptcy in Rhode Island?
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Updated: 2020-12-30
Rhode Island Homestead Exemption
 
Rhode Island Tools of Trade Exemptions

 
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Jurisdictional relevance: ST

There are versions of this article for each State.

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  • Homestead Exemptions

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  • 50 State Tools of Trade Exemptions

    Most states allow an exemption for "tools of trade or profession"... this can include tools, books, even vehicles. Sometimes can be an alternative to the motor vehicle exemption.

  • 50 State Wild Card Citations

    Almost every state has an exemption for "any property" which is sometimes called the "wildcard" or "grubsteak" exemption. Generally this exemption is useful because it can be combined with other exemptions to fully protect equity that might otherwise go unprotected.

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