The personal property of such resident, except for wages, salaries, or other compensation, to the extent of the resident's interest therein, to the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) in value, to be selected by him or her, and, in addition thereto, all necessary and proper wearing apparel for himself or herself and family, all family portraits or pictures and all books used in the family shall also be exempt from levy and sale under execution or other process for the collection of debts. No wages, salaries, or other compensation shall be exempt except as provided in Section 5-19-15 or Section 6-10-7.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - Exemptions From Levy and Sale Under Process.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 6-10-1 - Law Governing Exemptions and Claims.
Section 6-10-2 - Homestead Exemption - Amount; Area.
Section 6-10-3 - Homestead Exemption - Alienation by Married Person.
Section 6-10-4 - Homestead Exemption - Liens Not Affected.
Section 6-10-5 - Burial Place and Church Pew or Seat.
Section 6-10-6.1 - Exclusions From Personal Property.
Section 6-10-8 - Rights of Beneficiaries and Assignees Under Life Insurance Policies.
Section 6-10-9 - Partnership Property.
Section 6-10-10 - County and Municipal Property.