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FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
All law
references
are to Alaska Code. |
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EXEMPTION |
LAW PROVISION |
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HOMESTEAD |
$54,000 in principal residence,
whether single or multiple owners, but subject
to certain liens; proceeds also exempt located in
Alaska for 6 months. |
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INSURANCE |
Disability benefits
Fraternal benefit society benefits
Insurance proceeds for personal injury, to extent
wages exempt (bankruptcy judge may authorize a greater
amount
Insurance proceeds for wrongful death, to extent wages
are exempt.
Life insurance annuity or contract loan value to
$10,000
Life insurance proceeds if beneficiary is insured's
spouse or dependent, to extent wages exempt
Medical, surgical or hospital benefits |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
Property of business partnership
Alimony, to the extent wages are exempt
Child support payments made by a collection agency
Liquor licenses
Permits for limited entry into Alaska Fisheries |
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PENSIONS |
Judicial employees (only benefits
building up)
Teachers (only benefits building up)
ERISA qualified benefits deposited more than 120 days
before filing bankruptcy
Public employees (only benefits building up)
Other pensions to extent wages exempt (only payments
being received) |
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PERSONAL PROPERTY |
Books, musical instruments,
clothing, family portraits, household goods &
heirlooms to $3,000 total
Building materials
Burial Plot
Health Aids needed
Jewelry to $1000
Motor vehicle to $3,000; vehicle's market value can't
exceed $20,000
Personal injury recoveries, to extent wages exempt
Pets to $1,000
Proceeds for lost, damaged or destroyed exempt
property
Wrongful death recoveries to extent wages exempt
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PUBLIC BENEFITS |
Adult assistance to the elderly,
blind, disabled
AFDC
Alaska longevity bonus
Crime victims' compensation
Federally exempt public benefits paid or due
General relief assistance
45% of permanent fund dividends
Tuition credits under an advance college tuition
payment contract
Unemployment compensation
Worker's Compensation |
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TOOLS OF TRADE |
Implements, books & tools of trade
to $2,800 |
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WAGES |
Weekly net earnings to $350; for
sole wage earner in a household, $550; if you don't
receive weekly, monthly or semi-monthly pay, can claim
$1400 in cash or liquid assets paid in any month; for
sole wage earner in household, $2,200 |
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WILD CARD |
NONE |
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