A levy upon property that is the subject of an action or special proceeding pending at the time of the levy is not effective unless the property levied upon is one of the following (CCP 488.475):
Real property
Growing crops, timber to be cut, or minerals or the like (including oil and gas) to be extracted or accounts receivable resulting from the sale thereof at the wellhead or minehead
Tangible personal property in the possession or under the control of the defendant or in the custody of a levying officer
The interest of a defendant in personal property in the estate of a decedent, whether the interest arises by testate or intestate succession.