If an active or inactive member dies and at the time of death the member does not have a surviving spouse or minor children, the benefit payable to a designated beneficiary is a refund of the member's member contributions or $500, whichever is larger.
Utah Code § 49-16-507
Benefits payable upon death of active or inactive member without a surviving spouse or minor children
Amended by Chapter 84, 2016 General Session
Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.