Tools of the Trade

Uniform Prudent Investor Act

The items a person needs to pursue his or her occupation. many state laws provide that tools of the trade are exempt property — that is, they may not be seized by creditors or by the trustee in a bankruptcy case — either entirely or up to a certain dollar amount. (see also: exempt property)

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