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Homestead exemption for bankruptcy in Illinois?

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Under Illinois Bankruptcy laws, the homestead exemption includes farm lot & buildings, condominiums, personal property or cooperative. These homes can be owned or leased. They can be up to $15,000, including the proceeds of sale for one year.

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How can the homestead exemption help against foreclosure in a possible Chapter 13 dismissal?

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If you have land that is paid off and you are living there in a camper will you lose the land if you file for bankruptcy?

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May I keep my home if I file bankruptcy?

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