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Under Utah law, what is the homestead exemption amount that protects an individual's primary residence equity from forced sale by most creditors?

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C) $42,000 per individual

Utah Code § 78B-5-503 sets the homestead exemption for a primary personal residence at $42,000 per individual (CPI-adjusted since 2020).

Answer Options
A
$20,000 per individual
B
$30,000 per individual
C
$42,000 per individual
D
$60,000 per individual

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