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Who Can File Bankruptcy?

Individuals who have lived in Nevada for at least 91 days prior to filing their bankruptcy case may file in the State of Nevada. If an individual filing for bankruptcy has not lived in the State of Nevada for the 2 years prior to filing bankruptcy, the individual will be required to use the exemptions for certain property from the state where the individual lived before moving to Nevada. If an individual has lived in Nevada for the 2 years prior to filing for bankruptcy, the individual may use the exemptions allowed under Nevada state law to exempt the individual’s property listed in the bankruptcy case.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this website is meant only as a general description of the current laws as of the date of the writing. It is not meant to be an exhaustive discussion of all the nuances of bankruptcy law and is intended to be only an overview. Many issues may appear simpler than they are, and an individual should always contact an attorney to obtain a complete, accurate interpretation of the law given the individual's particular circumstances. Bankruptcy Law Center, LLC makes no representations as to how the law would affect a particular situation and intends only to illustrate areas of concern and give information.