Exempt Assets

NRS 21.090 Property Exempt from Execution

• Private libraries, art, instruments, and jewelry (Up to $5,000) and all family keepsakes (example: wedding ring)
• Household goods, furnishings, clothing, electronics (Up to $12,000)
• One vehicle (equity up to $15,000)
• 75 percent of disposable income (disposable income is defined as income after deductions).
• One firearm
• Life Insurance benefits
• Home (up to $550,000)
• Rental security deposit
• Any prosthesis or medical devices
• Funds (up to $500,000), if obtained through:
  • IRA
  • Pension Plan
  • Cash Deferment (examples: cafeteria plan or health care flexible spending account)
  • Stock bonus, pension or profit-sharing plan
  • 529 College Saving Plans (unless the money is deposited after the entry of a judgment)
• Child support payments
• Alimony payments
• Personal Injury Compensation (up to $16,150, but not including pain and suffering or actual pecuniary losses)
• Payment received for wrongful death
• Social Security payments
• Money, stocks, bonds, or other funds (up to $1,000)
• Tax refund that is from the Earned Income Credit (benefit for certain people who work and have low to moderate wages. A tax credit means more money in your pocket. It reduces the amount of tax you owe and may also give you a refund.)
• Money for funeral or burial services
• Unemployment compensation
• Benefits from Public Employee`s Retirement System
• Public assistance funds
• Child welfare assistance from a governmental entity

To see an entire list of exempt assets see NRS 21.090.

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