New York § 285 - 285Alternative federal exemptions
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 285 — 285Alternative federal exemptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 285. 285Alternative federal exemptions
§ 285. Alternative federal exemptions. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, an individual debtor may opt to exempt from property of the estate such property as is permitted to be exempted pursuant to section five hundred twenty-two of title eleven of the United States Code in lieu of such property as is permitted to be exempted pursuant to the applicable provisions of this article.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 285
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 285 cover?
Section 285 ("285Alternative federal exemptions") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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