Debtors homestead exemption; in bankruptcy cases; increase homestead exemption for seniors and disabled

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This bill would increase the homestead exemption for Alabama residents over 62 years old or with disabilities from $15,000 to $56,400, protecting more of their home's value from creditors. It also changes when the exemption amount is determined in bankruptcy cases, moving it from the date the debt was incurred to the date the bankruptcy petition is filed. These changes aim to provide greater financial protection for vulnerable populations and clarify legal procedures.

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