Can I access my money in 529 Education Account ?

[stanpendula]

The way I was explained is that in Chapter 7 bankruptcy debtors' estate becomes administered by the trustee for the duration of the bankruptcy case.
I am not discharged yet even after more than 60 days after 341 meeting (hopefully getting there), but I need the money in that account to pay for my son's college.
Do I need to ask trustee's permission to use those money?

Note: proof that the 529 account is indeed an education account was asked by trustee and provided by me. So no doubt here.

Thank you,
SP

[stanpendula]

OK, it seems that nobody knows the answer to the previous question.
I hope this is easier:
I got my discharge on 07/07/2011, case still open.
Can I take the money out of the 529 account now?

[despritfreya]

The funds in the qualified 529 account ARE NOT property of the estate to the extent that those funds were not placed within the account within 1 year prior to the filing (there are some other limitations but I have yet to see them apply). Any funds placed into the account within the 1 year prior to filing belong to the Trustee. So, if you did not add to the account within that 1 year period the Trustee has no interest in the $$. To be absolutely sure, ask the Trustee.

Des.