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Inherited IRAs. If you file for bankruptcy and have an inherited IRA, those funds can be taken by creditors. This is true even though retirement funds are often exempt in bankruptcy filings.

Roth IRAs don’t require RMDs until after the death of the owner. However, beneficiaries of a Roth IRA generally will need to take RMDs to avoid penalties, although there is an exception for spouses.