Bankruptcy and inheritance in MA

Sorry about your father.  Without knowing all the facts of your situation, I can only offer this general rule:  When you have a death after you file chapter 7 bankruptcy, the inheritance will not become part of the bankruptcy estate IF the deceased did not pass until at least 180 days after the filing.  Unfortunately, it sounds as though your dad died within that 180 look back period.  Accordingly, you should tell the court and your bankruptcy trustee about the possible inheritance by amending the paperwork you originally filed with the court.  You should do this even if you might not actually receive anything from the estate for months or years.   For more information, make sure you discuss this issue with your bankruptcy attorney.  Good luck.