Inheritance after discharge

[bankruptcy10]

In California, filed Chapter 7 on 10/2009, discharged 02/2010, A close friend of mine passed away in early March. She has passed onto me half of her annuity which is estimated at $38K (this annuity is separate from her will, I was a named beneficiary on the annuity, not sure if this even matters). Here are some questions I have about this situation:

1. Do I need to tell my lawyer or trustee about this?
2. Can an annuity be part of an exemption, if so what is the max amount for this type of exemption?
3. Are there any options for "protecting" these funds?

Thanks

[newbie2]

In California, filed Chapter 7 on 10/2009, discharged 02/2010, A close friend of mine passed away in early March. She has passed onto me half of her annuity which is estimated at $38K (this annuity is separate from her will, I was a named beneficiary on the annuity, not sure if this even matters). Here are some questions I have about this situation:

1. Do I need to tell my lawyer or trustee about this?
2. Can an annuity be part of an exemption, if so what is the max amount for this type of exemption?
3. Are there any options for "protecting" these funds?

Thanks

My understanding is that inheritances that you acquire or become entitled to within 180 days of filing, are property of the estate. The "estate" being the trustee to disperse to your creditors. If your friend passed away in early March and you filed in October that would be less than 180 days with my math.

I would call your attorney. Give them the info and let them run the dates for you, as well as look in to exemptions that weren't used during your bk filing.