Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Does the homstead act protect home equity against a law suit?


Asked on 7/28/09, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

A California Homestead Exemption filing doesn't 'protect against a lawsuit', doesn't keep one from being filed and pursued, it allows some equity to be safe from levy and collection if there is a judgment against you, up to a max of:

$50,000 - Single Debtor

$75,000 Head of Household

$150,000 65 years or Disabled or 55 years with low income

The sooner you file, the better.

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Answered on 7/28/09, 5:58 pm


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