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Under Hawaii Revised Statutes §651-92, which of the following correctly describes Hawaii's homestead exemption for a homeowner who is 70 years old?

Correct Answer

B) Up to $30,000 of home equity is protected because the owner is the head of a family or is 65 years of age or older.

HRS §651-92 sets the homestead exemption at $30,000 for a head of family or any individual 65 years of age or older, and $20,000 for all other persons. A 70-year-old qualifies for the $30,000 tier.

Answer Options
A
Up to $20,000 of home equity is protected from most unsecured creditors, regardless of the owner's age or family status.
B
Up to $30,000 of home equity is protected because the owner is the head of a family or is 65 years of age or older.
C
Up to $100,000 of home equity is protected because the owner is over 65.
D
Up to $30,000 of home equity is protected only if the homeowner has resided in the property for at least five years.

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HRS §651-92Homestead exemptionDebtor protectionEquity protectionAge-based exemptions

Key Terms:

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