In Re Dowell

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON TRUSTEE’S OBJECTION TO EXEMPTIONS

MICHAEL G. WILLIAMSON, Bankruptcy Judge.

Like most states, Florida allows a personal property exemption for “professionally prescribed health aids.” A device that attaches to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle qualifies as a health aid when it is uniquely suited and principally used to mitigate a disabled driver’s physical impairment and restore the functionality of driving. The vehicle itself may be exempt if it is uniquely suited and primarily used for transportation to and from essential medical care. Simply attaching a…