Cal. EDC § 23304
This is the official text of Cal. EDC § 23304, part of California’s Education Code — governs public schools, community colleges, and universities in California.
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Official statutory text
If no beneficiary designation is in effect on the date of death, any benefit payable under this part shall be paid to the estate of the member. Payment pursuant to the board’s determination in good faith upon evidence satisfactory to it of the existence, identity or other facts relating to entitlement of persons under this section shall constitute a complete discharge and release of the system and plan from liability for the benefit.
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