Wyoming State Bankruptcy Exemptions

Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions are not available. All law references are to Wyoming Statutes Annotated unless otherwise noted.
ASSET	EXEMPTION	LAW PROVISION
Homestead	Real property you occupy to $10,000 or house trailer you occupy to $6000 (joint owners may double) Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse	1-20-101, 1-20-102,1-20-104 1-20-103 In re Anselmi, 52 B.R. 479 (D. Wy. 1985)
Insurance	Annuity contract proceeds to $350 per month Disability benefits if clause prohibits proceeds from being used to pay creditors Fraternal benefit society benefits Group life or disability policy or proceeds Life insurance proceeds held by insurer, if clause prohibits proceeds from being used to pay beneficiary’s creditors	26-15-132 26-15-130 26-29-218 26-15-131 26-15-133
Miscellaneous	Liquor licenses & malt beverage permits	12-4-604
Pensions	Criminal investigators, highway officers Firefighters, police officers (only payments being received) Game & fish wardens Private or public retirement funds and accounts Public employees	9-3-620 15-5-209 9-3-620 1-20-110 9-3-426
Personal Property	Bedding, furniture, household articles & food to $2000 per person in the home Bible, schoolbooks & pictures Burial plot Clothing & wedding rings needed, up to $1000 Funeral contracts, pre-paid Motor vehicle to $2000	1-20-106(a) (iii) 1-20-106(a) (I) 1-20-106(a) (ii), 35-8-104 1-20-105 26-32-102 1-20-106(a) (iv)
Public Benefits	General assistance Crime victims’ compensation Unemployment compensation Workers’ compensation	42-2-113 1-40-113 27-3-319 27-14-702
Tools of Trade	Library & implements of professional to $2000 or tools, motor vehicle, implements, team & stock in trade to $2000	1-20-106(b)
Wages	Earnings of National Guard members Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid wages Wages of inmates on work release	19-2-501 1-15-511 7-16-308
Wild Card	None