Property that is not subject to enforcement of a money judgment is exempt without making a claim and may not be levied upon or in any other manner applied to the satisfaction of money judgment. (CCP 704.210) If exempt property is levied upon, it may be released pursuant to the claim of exemption procedure. (CCP 695.040) This is also true for property not subject to levy under a writ of attachment. (CCP 482.100, 487.020)
A fund that is exempt remains exempt after deposited in a deposit account to the extent it can be traced. (CCP 703.080) This is also true for earnings paid during the 30-day period ending on the date of levy. (CCP 704.070)
The court can authorize property otherwise exempt upon filing a claim to be applied toward satisfaction of a judgment for child, family, or spousal support. (CCP 703.070)