checking acct garnishment

[azgrandpa]

What is the name of your state? Arizona.

I understand that SSI & most pensions are exempt from garnishment. If that is the only money going into a checking acct.; can any creditor, (except my bank & IRS), garnish or attach that acct?

 

[Ladynred]

No. If the sole source of the money in the account is exempt, and you can prove it, they can't take that money.

 

[azgrandpa]

You sure are a busy one, LadyNRed!

Thank you for taking the time to answer.

 

[racer72]

Beware, once that money is in your account, it is no longer a protected income source, it is considered cash on hand and can be garnished. A LIR stated, you need to prove that all the money in your account is from a protected source, if not, they will take it all, if necessary.