KRS 427.060: Homestead and burial plot exemptions -- Exceptions.

In addition to any exemption of personal property, an individual debtor's aggregate

interest, not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) in value, in real or personal property

that such debtor or a dependent of such debtor uses as a permanent residence i n this state,

or in a burial plot for such debtor or a dependent of such debtor is exempt from sale under

execution, attachment or judgment, except to foreclose a mortgage given by the owner of

a homestead or for purchase money due thereon. This exemption shall not apply if the

debt or liability existed prior to the purchase of the property or the erection of the

improvements thereon.