Yes, for personal property. In a joint Washington bankruptcy, each spouse is entitled to their own RCW 6.15.010 exemptions — so household goods effectively double to $13,000, and each spouse can protect their own wildcard, tools, and other categories.
If the couple elects the federal exemptions instead, every § 522(d) amount doubles under § 522(m) — including the homestead ($63,150 combined) and wildcard (up to $34,950 combined).
The homestead under Washington law protects the home itself up to the county median (e.g., $940,000 in King County for 2026), which already covers nearly all couples without doubling.
This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Exemption figures were verified against official sources in August 2026; inflation-adjusted amounts (including Arizona's Prop 209 figures and county median homestead values) are computed estimates that change annually and should be confirmed by an attorney for your petition date. Contact Majors Law Group, P.C. for advice about your specific situation.
