North Carolina Exemptions Summary:
Homestead
Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $35,000 (husband and wife may double) ($60,000 if 65 or older and spouse is deceased); up to $5,000 of unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
Vehicle Exemption
Motor vehicle to $3,500
Personal Property
Animals, crops, musical instruments, books, clothing, appliances, household goods & furnishings to $5,500 total; may add $1,000 per dependent, up to $4,000 total additional (all property must have been purchased at least 90 days before filing)
Implements, books, & tools of trade to $2,000
Wild Card
$5,000 less any amount claimed for homestead or burial exemption, of any property
$500 of any personal property