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Tools of Trade Exemptions — State System

West Virginia Law Tools of Trade Exemptions

Federal non-bankrupcty Tools of Trade Exemptions

Tools of Trade Exemptions — Federal System § 522(d)

Can West Virginia debtors use the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions instead of West Virginia exemptions?

Yes, as of July 1. 2021. W. Va. Code § 38-10-4.

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.

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Jurisdictional relevance: ST

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