Kentucky Bankruptcy Exemptions

On this page you can find all of the exemptions for Kentucky. Exemptions are the property that you can keep when you file bankruptcy.

CATEGORY
PROPERTY
AMOUNT
STATUTE
Homestead
Tenancies by the Entirety
recognized but not exempt
11 USC § 522(b)(3)(B)
Homestead
Proceeds from involuntary sale of real property in place of homestead
$5,000
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.090
Homestead
Land or personal property used by debtor or dependent as permanent residence within state, or burial plot of debtor or dependent
$5,000
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.060
Motor Vehicle
One motor vehicle and accessories (including 1 spare tire)
$2500 (applies to residents only)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.010(1)
Wild Card
Property of any nature
$1000 (this exemption applies only to bankruptcy cases)
Ky. Rev. Stat. §427.160
Wages / Wage Garnishment
Disposable earnings (earnings after deductions required by law)
75% or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.010(2)
Insurance
Annuity contracts benefits
$350 per month
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.14-330
Insurance
Policies of group life insurance and group health insurance and proceeds there from
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.14-320
Insurance
Proceeds and avails of health insurance contracts and disability provisions supplemental to life insurance or annuity contracts
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.14-310
Insurance
Benefits paid by assessment, cooperative life or casualty insurance company or by a fraternal benefit society
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.110
Insurance
Proceeds and avails of life insurance policy payable to person other than the insured or person effecting the policy
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.14-300
Personal Property
Household furnishing, personal clothing, ornaments and jewelry
$3000 (applies to residents only)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.010(1)
Personal Property
Payment in compensation of loss of future earnings of debtor or individual of whom debtor is a dependent
Amount reasonably necessary to support debtor and dependents
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(2)(d)
Personal Property
Personal bodily injury payment, not including compensation for pain and suffering or actual pecuniary loss, of debtor or individual of whom debtor is a dependent
$7,500
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(2)(c)
Personal Property
Payments on account of the wrongful death of individual of whom debtor was a dependent
Amount reasonably necessary to support debtor and dependents
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(2)(b)
Personal Property
Basic no-fault insurance benefits
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.39-260
Personal Property
Professionally prescribed health aids of debtor and dependents
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.010(1)
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Teachers' retirement benefits
100% (except child support)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 161.700
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
State employees' retirement benefits
100% (except child support)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 61.690
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Police and firemen's pension benefits in cities of first through fourth classes
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.120 & 427.125
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Retirement funds-urban county gov. merit and pension
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 67A.350
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Assets held, payments, and amounts payable under pension and retirement systems for teachers, state employees, policemen and firemen
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(2)(e)
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Debtor’s right or interest in individual retirement account or annuity or other pension or retirement plan that qualifies under the I.R.C.
100% (except child support & maintenance)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(2)(f)
Tools of the Trade
Professional library, office equipment, instruments and furnishings of, minister attorney, physician, surgeon, chiropractor, veterinarian, or dentist
$1,000
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.040
Tools of the Trade
Necessary tools of trade
$300
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.030
Tools of the Trade
One motor vehicle and accessories (including 1 spare tire) of minister, attorney, physician, surgeon, chiropractor, veterinarian or dentist
$2,500
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.040
Tools of the Trade
One motor vehicle and accessories (including 1 spare tire) of mechanic or skilled artisan engaged in repair, replacement or servicing of essential equipment
$2,500
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.030
Tools of the Trade
Tools, equipment and livestock (including poultry) of farmer
$3000 (applies to residents only)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.101(1)
Public Benefits
Crime victim’s reparation law awards
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(2)(a)
Public Benefits
Public assistance payments, federal earned income tax credit
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.220(3)
Public Benefits
Unemployment compensation benefits
100% (except child support)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 341.470
Public Benefits
Workmen's compensation benefits
100% (except child support)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 342.180
Miscellaneous
Reparation benefits from Motor Vehicle Reparations Act
100%
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.39-260
Miscellaneous
Specific partnership property
100% of partner's interest
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 362.1-307 & 362.270
Miscellaneous
Money or property received as alimony, support or maintenance
Amount reasonably necessary for support of debtor and dependents
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 427.150(1)

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