Bankruptcy Debtors Can Now Keep More of What They Own
The Highlights of Colorado's Recent Amendments to its Exemption Law are:
OLD AMOUNT NEW AMOUNT
1. Equity in Home $75,000 $250,000
2. Equity in Home (Sr. or Disabled) $105,000 $350,000
3. Tools supplies used in occupation $30,000 $60,000
4. Motor vehicles (up to two) $7,500 $15,000
5. Motor vehicles (Sr. or Disabled) $12,500 $25,000
6. Firearms $0 $1,000
7. Bank deposits $0 $2,500
The take away from these changes is that more people who are facing financial problems, even homeowners, may be able to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and obtain prompt forgiveness of their debts in a process that takes only 90 days and does not require any in-person court appearances.