Many people face bankruptcy without knowing what state exemptions may be available for them. When filing for Chapter 7, a person may expect to lose a considerable amount of property as a part of the collection process, but in many cases this does not occur. For a worker such as a farmer, who depends on certain machines and the possession of growing crops, these exemptions can prove crucial to keeping their livelihood.
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A person may combine a variety of different exemptions during their bankruptcy proceedings to guard important pieces of property that can help keep the farm running properly. These exemptions can extend to a number of different types of property, even beyond what is traditionally considered a tool of the trade.
The following exemptions may be available for important pieces of property for farmers:
A person filing for these exemptions needs to follow the correct process to see any benefit during their bankruptcy proceedings.
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