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Maine Bankruptcy Exemption
Homestead:
Real estate property where the debtor uses to reside $ 35,000 which may extend to $ 70,000 on the following two cases:
Wages: 75 % of the disposable earnings or 40 times the federal minimum hourly rate per week. Vehicle: One motor vehicle worth $ 5,000. Household Goods: Regular household goods, books, appliances, wearing apparel, musical instruments, animals and crops are exempted of worth $ 200 per article and which must be owned primarily by the debtor or his/her dependent. Professional Tools & Books: Implements, devices and books used to carry on profession up to worth $ 5,000. IRA and similar accounts and contracts: $ 15,000 or the amount that is necessary for the debtor and his/her dependents. Annuity Contract: Individual annuity contract proceeds up to $ 450 per month. Other Property: Any property in which the debtor has interest other than the exempted property can be exempted worth $ 400. Injury Benefits: Bodily injury benefits or compensation payments is exempted up to $ 12,500. Cooking Fuels: 1000 gallons of oil, 5 tons of coal & 10 cords of woods. Total or Absolute Exemptions for:
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