The best way to organize your bankruptcy properly from the beginning is by consulting an attorney to advise you on the best way to proceed. You shouldn't have any trouble filing, the only question will be where to file. Generally, the proper venue of the bankruptcy case will be determined by your location for the 180 days before the petition.
Regarding the inheritance, it depends on when you receive or obtained the right to receive the money. Any money or property that you have already inherited, but not yet received, is included in the bankruptcy estate. However, if you have not yet inherited the money, then it depends. If you inherit property within 180 days after you file for bankruptcy, you must report the inheritance to the bankruptcy court and the bankruptcy trustee may take the property.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2011 at 11:24 AM