Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Missouri

Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Missouri, under Exemptions, for "tools of the trade," couldn't a college student include his computer and college course books?


Asked on 8/10/09, 11:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Smith LawSmith

A student is not in the trade of education, the way a teacher is. Books and computers are not "tools of the trade" for a student. However, those items might be otherwise exempt. The students' bankruptcy attorney can explain this to them.

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Answered on 8/12/09, 5:43 pm


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