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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XV
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS
Chapter 222
METHOD OF SETTING APART HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS
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F.S. 222.20
222.20 Nonavailability of federal bankruptcy exemptions.In accordance with the provision of s. 522(b) of the Bankruptcy Code of 1978 (11 U.S.C. s. 522(b)), residents of this state shall not be entitled to the federal exemptions provided in s. 522(d) of the Bankruptcy Code of 1978 (11 U.S.C. s. 522(d)). Nothing herein shall affect the exemptions given to residents of this state by the State Constitution and the Florida Statutes.
History.s. 1, ch. 79-363.

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IN RE A. YERIAN, A. v. B. II,, 927 F.3d 1223 (11th Cir. 2019)

. . . . § 222.20 ; In re Valone , 784 F.3d 1398, 1400 n.1 (11th Cir. 2015). . . .

IN RE COLLINS,, 600 B.R. 108 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . .; § 222.20, Fla. Stat. (2018). . . . Florida law controls disposition. § 222.20, Fla. Stat. (2018). . . .

IN RE MENDOZA, 597 B.R. 686 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . § 222.20." Objection at p.3, para. 10. . . . If Florida law applies, the Debtors may not claim the Federal Exemptions because Florida Statute § 222.20 . . .

IN RE WILLIAMS,, 586 B.R. 355 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In VALONE, a. k. a. K. a. k. a. a. k. a. N. a. k. a. a. k. a. K. a. k. a. a. k. a. N. a. k. a. v., 784 F.3d 1398 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 222.20. . . . .

In VALONE, a. k. a. K. a. k. a. a. k. a. N. a. k. a. a. k. a. K. a. k. a. a. k. a. N. a. k. a. v., 784 F.3d 1398 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 222.20. . . . .

IN RE SWARUP,, 521 B.R. 382 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2014)

. . . . § 222.20(2) (2014). . . . .

In HERNANDEZ,, 473 B.R. 496 (Bankr. D.P.R. 2012)

. . . . § 222.20 (“In accordance with the provision of [Section] 522(b) of the Bankruptcy Code of 1978 [11 . . .

In KELSEY,, 477 B.R. 870 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . § 222.20; Colo.Rev.Stat. § 13-54-107. . . . Stat. § 222.20. . . . .

In A. RODY H., 468 B.R. 384 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 2012)

. . . Florida Statutes § 222.20 provided: In accordance with the provision of s. 522(b) of the Bankruptcy Code . . . Stat. § 222.20 (2010). The court did not stop there, however. . . .

In MIDDLETON,, 462 B.R. 832 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In D. DOWELL,, 456 B.R. 578 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 222.20 (1979)). . See Norwest Bank Nebraska, N.A. v. . . .

In RODALE, 452 B.R. 290 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 222.20 (Florida has opted out of the federal bankruptcy exemptions that are provided by § 522(d) . . .

In BECKWITH,, 448 B.R. 757 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio 2011)

. . . Florida Statutes § 222.20 states that: In accordance with the provision of s. 522(b) of the Bankruptcy . . . Stat. § 222.20 (2010) (emphasis added). . . . Stat. § 222.20. . . . Section 222.20 states that “residents of this state shall not be entitled to the federal exemptions provided . . .

In R. MATHUSA, M., 446 B.R. 601 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 222.20 (2010). . 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(3)(C). . . . .

S. OSBORNE, v. J. DUMOULIN,, 55 So. 3d 577 (Fla. 2011)

. . . Florida has done so in section 222.20, Florida Statutes. . . . Section 222.20 provides as follows: In accordance with the provision of s. 522(b) of the Bankruptcy Code . . .

In CAMP, Jr. Jr. v. E., 631 F.3d 757 (5th Cir. 2011)

. . . . § 222.20 (emphasis added). . . .

In CAMP, Jr. Jr. v. E., 631 F.3d 757 (5th Cir. 2011)

. . . . § 222.20 (emphasis added). . . .

In Re SCHWEIZER, v. T. NC L. P., 399 F. App'x 482 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . § 222.20. . . . Stat. § 222.20. . . .

In Re SCHWEIZER, v. T. NC L. P., 399 F. App'x 482 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . § 222.20. . . . Stat. § 222.20. . . .

In E. BAKER, E. a. k. a. S. a. k. a. v. E. Jr., 590 F.3d 1261 (11th Cir. 2009)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In E. BAKER, E. a. k. a. S. a. k. a. v. E. Jr., 590 F.3d 1261 (11th Cir. 2009)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In L. STEFFEN, L. v., 405 B.R. 486 (M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 222.20 (2006). . . .

GRAVES, a v. ARPAIO, W., 633 F. Supp. 2d 834 (D. Ariz. 2009)

. . . Defendants also object to reimbursement of costs for Federal Express delivery ($168.99), meals ($222.20 . . .

In TINKESS In In, 459 B.R. 76 (Bankr. D. Alaska 2008)

. . . . § 222.20 (2008); Georgia Code § 44-13-100(b) (2008); Indiana Code § 34-55-10-1 (2008); Iowa Code § . . .

In CAMP, Jr., 396 B.R. 194 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. 2008)

. . . Battle and Schulz held that because the language of the Florida opt-out statute, § 222.20 of the Florida . . . Stat. § 222.20 (2008). . . . 522(b)(2) and (3)(A), the exemption laws of the State of Florida, including its opt-out statute (§ 222.20 . . . Stat. § 222.20 to non-residents is pre-empted by the federal choice of law provision of § 522(b)(3)(A . . .

In BURNS, L. v., 395 B.R. 756 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 222.20; In re Sutton, 272 B.R. 802, 806 (Bankr.M.D.Fla.2002)). . . .

In L. SCHUMACHER J., 400 B.R. 831 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Section 222.20. . . .

In R. MOOTOSAMMY, S., 387 B.R. 291 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 222.20 (2007). . . . .

In MINTON,, 402 B.R. 380 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Section 222.20 (1998). . . .

In FRANZESE,, 383 B.R. 197 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Section 222.20 (1988). . . . .

In CAULEY,, 374 B.R. 311 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 222.20, Florida’s opt-out statute which provides that Florida residents are entitled only to those . . . AmSouth asserts that because § 222.20 applies only to Florida residents and Debtor was not a Florida . . . ] of [Florida] by the [Florida] constitution [or] the Florida Statutes” as set forth in § 222.20. . . . Section 222.20 does not apply to tenancy by the entirety property and does not therefore preclude a non-resident . . .

In WILLIAMS,, 369 B.R. 470 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. 2007)

. . . Stat. ch. 222.20 (1979)(emphasis added); Ohio law states that "this state specifically does not authorize . . .

In A. LIMPERIS L., 370 B.R. 859 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 222.20 and the Fla. Const. Art. X § 4. . . .

In C. STEWART,, 373 B.R. 736 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 222.20- (2007). . . .

In BATTLE,, 366 B.R. 635 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20 (West, Westlaw through Chapter 316 and S.J.R. . . . Ann. § 222.20. By its own terms, therefore, the opt-out applies only to Florida residents. Id. . . .

In RASMUSSEN Jo, 349 B.R. 747 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 2006). This is commonly referred to as the “opt-out” provision. . . . individual has no right to elect between federal and state exemptions by virtue of Florida Statutes section 222.20 . . .

In CALIRI,, 347 B.R. 788 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20 (1998). . . . .

In ALEXANDER,, 346 B.R. 546 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20. C. . . .

In UNDERWOOD,, 342 B.R. 358 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In A. BUONOPANE,, 344 B.R. 675 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . Stat. 222.20. . . .

In FODOR,, 339 B.R. 519 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In SAINLAR A., 344 B.R. 669 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 222.20 (1998); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 522.01, at 522-16 (Alan N. . . .

In H. WAYRYNEN,, 332 B.R. 479 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . Florida, have chosen to “opt out” of the Federal scheme of exemptions as manifest by Florida Statutes § 222.20 . . . 522, that which § 522(b)(1) “giveth”, § 522(p)(1), combined with § 522(b)(2) and Florida Statutes § 222.20 . . . Since pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.20, Florida has “opted out” with regard to the Federal exemptions . . .

In KAPLAN,, 331 B.R. 483 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . . § 222.20 (Florida residents may not utilize federal exemptions). . . .

In D. POTTER, L. T. v. D. L., 320 B.R. 753 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . . § 222.20; In re Sutton, 212 B.R. 802, 806 (Bankr.M.D.Fla.2002). . . .

In DANIELS,, 309 B.R. 54 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2004)

. . . Ch. 222.20 (2003). . . .

In EPSTEIN,, 298 B.R. 917 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In A. ARISPE,, 289 B.R. 245 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . Second, the Trustee argues that as a Florida resident, Florida’s opt-out statute, § 222.20 (the “Florida . . . Resolution of the issue requires an analysis of § 522(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and Florida Statute § 222.20 . . . Section 222.20, Florida Statutes, provides, in pertinent part: In accordance with the provisions of § . . . Conclusion This Court holds as a matter of law that Florida Statute § 222.20 does not apply to non immigrant . . .

In B. McRAE,, 282 B.R. 704 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . Florida has opted out of § 522(d) under Florida Statute § 222.20; In re Ciccarello; 76 B.R. 848, 850 . . .

In SUTTON, F., 272 B.R. 802 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . . § 222.20, prohibiting citizens of Florida from claiming as exempt any property listed in Section 522 . . . Stat. § 222.201(1), that states “[notwithstanding s. 222.20, an individual debtor under the federal Bankruptcy . . .

In D. PLASTER,, 271 B.R. 202 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 2001). . . .

L. GOLDENBERG L. M. D. P. A. v. SAWCZAK, 791 So. 2d 1078 (Fla. 2001)

. . . Florida, by virtue of section 222.20, Florida Statutes (1995), has opted out of the federal scheme. . . .

In BRACKETT,, 259 B.R. 768 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . Stat. ch. 222.20 (2000). . . .

In LADD, Sa-, 258 B.R. 824 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . Florida Statute § 222.20 opts out of the Code’s exemption scheme described in 11 U.S.C. § 522(d), favoring . . .

In D. ALLEN,, 254 B.R. 497 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . See Podzamsky, 122 B.R. at 598; Fla.Stat. ch. 222.20 (1999). . . . Accordingly, the interplay of § 522(b) and ch. 222.20 permits a debtor who is a Florida resident to claim . . .

In F. MEAD,, 255 B.R. 80 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In DROUMTSEKAS,, 269 B.R. 463 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In L. GOLDENBERG, v. L., 218 F.3d 1264 (11th Cir. 2000)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1998). . . . .

In L. GOLDENBERG, v. L., 218 F.3d 1264 (11th Cir. 2000)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1998). . . . .

In COLWELL v., 196 F.3d 1225 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . . §§ 222.21 and 222.20; 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 522.08 at 522-44, n. 8a. . . .

In COLWELL v., 196 F.3d 1225 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . . §§ 222.21 and 222.20; 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 522.08 at 522-44, n. 8a. . . .

In O. HOWE,, 241 B.R. 242 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . § 222.20 (1999). . . .

In MOODY D., 241 B.R. 238 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1998). . . .

In BELUE, 238 B.R. 218 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In W. FREEMAN,, 235 B.R. 121 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . § 222.20; Fla. Const. art. . . .

In BUNDY,, 235 B.R. 110 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . .

In GILLETTE, a k a p k a, 248 B.R. 845 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

COLWELL, v. ROYAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION,, 226 B.R. 714 (S.D. Fla. 1998)

. . . See § 222.20, Fla.Stat.; In re Hall, 752 F.2d 582, 584 (11th Cir.1985); In re Kelley, 21 B.R. 375, 376 . . .

In M. WILLIAMS L., 222 B.R. 662 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1998)

. . . Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 222.20 “residents of this state shall not be entitled to the federal . . . Ann. § 222.20 (West 1998). Consequently, the insurance proceeds are not exempt under Florida law. . . .

In J. LEUCHT,, 221 B.R. 1009 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1998)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . .

In KRAVITZ,, 225 B.R. 515 (Bankr. D. Mass. 1998)

. . . . § 222.20; 11 U.S.C. 522(b)(1) (1994). . . .

In L. McMASTERS,, 220 B.R. 419 (Bankr. N.D. Okla. 1998)

. . . . § 222.20 (1989), the only subsection (b) exemption at issue is the Florida homestead exemption described . . .

In BENNETT,, 217 B.R. 654 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1998)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . .

In D. ALLEN,, 217 B.R. 945 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1998)

. . . . § 222.20 West 1998). . . .

In HICKOX,, 215 B.R. 257 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . .

In BLAIS, DZIKOWSKI, v. BLAIS,, 220 B.R. 485 (S.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In CAMPBELL,, 214 B.R. 411 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . .

In HARRISON,, 216 B.R. 451 (S.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . Ch. 222.20 (1995). . . .

In M. SHEFFIELD,, 212 B.R. 1019 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . . Notwithstanding Florida Statute § 222.20, an individual debt- or may claim as exempt any property listed . . .

In H. WILBUR,, 206 B.R. 1002 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . . § 222.20 (1995); In re Podzamsky, 122 B.R. 596, 598 (Bankr.M.D.Fla.1990). . . .

In R. HIMMELSTEIN, W. GRANT, v. B. HIMMELSTEIN,, 203 B.R. 1009 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1996)

. . . . § 222.20 (1995). . . .

In D. ALLEN,, 203 B.R. 786 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1996)

. . . . § 222.20 (1995). . . .

In ENGLANDER S. ENGLANDER S. v. E. MILLS W., 95 F.3d 1028 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . . § 222.20. . Fla. Const. art. X, § 4(a)(1). . Smith v. . . .

In ENGLANDER S. ENGLANDER S. v. E. MILLS W., 95 F.3d 1028 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . . § 222.20. . Fla. Const. art. X, § 4(a)(1). . Smith v. . . .

In E. PLANAS,, 199 B.R. 211 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1996)

. . . . § 222.20 (1994). . . . .

In WALLACE,, 191 B.R. 929 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1996)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In H. CROCE S. M. f k a S. M., 190 B.R. 106 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1995)

. . . Since Florida has chosen to opt out of the listed federal exemptions, see Fla.Stat. s 222.20 (1989), . . .

In K. CRANDALL,, 200 B.R. 243 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20 (West 1989). . . .

In BANDKAU, 187 B.R. 373 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 522(b); § 222.20, FlaStat. . . .

In COOPER,, 202 B.R. 319 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20, Florida Statutes. . . . See Fla.Stat. § 222.20; Fla. Const, art. 10, § 4. . . .

In HARRIS,, 188 B.R. 444 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20 prohibiting the citizens of this Florida from claiming as exempt any property listed in Section . . . In light of the foregoing, it is unnecessary to consider whether or not Fla.Stat. 222.20 is or is not . . .

In HARLESS, L. DIONNE, v. HARLESS,, 187 B.R. 719 (Bankr. N.D. Ala. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20 establishes the general nonavailability of the federal bankruptcy exemptions under 11 U.S.C . . . back in as far as exemptions in Bankruptcy Code § 522(d)(10) are concerned: (1) Notwithstanding s. 222.20 . . .

In ZIMMEL,, 185 B.R. 786 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20. Texas is not. In Owen v. . . .

SOLOMON, v. GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA,, 186 B.R. 535 (S.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In E. THORNTON, 186 B.R. 155 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . FLA.STAT. ch. 222.20 (1993). . . .

In PUFF N STUFF OF WINTER PARK, INC. F. B., 183 B.R. 959 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . Sec. 222.20 (1979). . . .

In MIZRAHI a k a C. P. A. L. KIESTER, v. MIZRAHI, a k a C. P. A. L. KIESTER, v. MIZRAHI Co- S., 179 B.R. 322 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20. . . .

In C. GREEN Jo, 178 B.R. 533 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . Fla.Stat. ch. 222.20. . . . Section 222.201 provides: (1) Notwithstanding s. 222.20, an individual debtor under the federal Bankruptcy . . . Florida Stat. ch. 222.20 provides: In accordance with the provision of s. 522(b) of the Bankruptcy Code . . . selectively opt back in” to the federal exemptions contained in § 522(d) after “opting out” in Fla.Stat. 222.20 . . .

In COCHRANE,, 178 B.R. 1011 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1995)

. . . . § 222.20; In re Wilson, 694 F.2d 236, 237 n. 1 (11th Cir.1982); In re Gardner, 118 B.R. 860, 862 (Bankr.M.D.Fla . . .