The settlement offer is on hold while Allerheiligen is appealing. But Wood said that even if the appeals court agrees with Allerheiligen, the federal government can still forfeit the farm under its broad powers. In states such as Florida the law is similar to Kansas's. In others, including Missouri and Maryland, a homestead generally can be forfeited only if there is a conviction. In all those states, police offer possible home forfeitures to federal agencies.
Many states also restrict forfeiting a person's primary car.