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Bankruptcy Exemption in Georgia

Georgia law sets the maximum value of exempt property a debtor may protect in bankruptcy at $21,500 under O.C.G.A. § 44-13-100 and § 18-4-5. This figure applies to the aggregate value of certain personal property, such as household goods, tools of trade, or motor vehicles, that a filer may claim as exempt. The statute does not automatically exempt all property up to that amount; instead, it provides a list of specific categories and conditions, each with its own sub-limits and rules. The official source at the Georgia Code details which assets qualify and how the cap interacts with other exemptions. The calculator below applies this rule to your declared assets, showing how the $21,500 limit works in a step-by-step example. Use the calculator to estimate your own exemption amount.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the bankruptcy exemption rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 44-13-100; § 18-4-5. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 44-13-100; § 18-4-5 (https://unicourt.github.io/cic-code-ga/transforms/ga/ocga/r85/gov.ga.ocga.title.44.html).

Georgia bankruptcy exemption: the verified value is $21,500 under O.C.G.A. § 44-13-100; § 18-4-5. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 44-13-100; § 18-4-5 (https://unicourt.github.io/cic-code-ga/transforms/ga/ocga/r85/gov.ga.ocga.title.44.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the bankruptcy exemption calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.