College Savings Exemption

An exemption under North Carolina law providing limited protection for section 529 qualified educational savings accounts.

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We have discussed College Savings Exemption in the following posts on our bankruptcy blog:

Protecting College Savings in Bankruptcy

Nov 30, 2011

Tax-advantaged college savings plans are a relatively new financial tool, but are used by many families across North Carolina to save for the expense of a college education. If contributions have been made consistently, a 529 plan may have grown to be a substantial asset. For individuals who have come into troubled financial times, the effect bankruptcy may have on these savings can be concerning. Outside of bankruptcy, a desirable feature of a 529 plan is that the contributing parent remains in control of the deposited funds.

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