In the event the participant dies without a valid beneficiary designation on file with the system, any lump-sum death benefit under this part shall be payable to the estate of the participant.
Cal. Educ. Code § 27101
Beneficiary
Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 296
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