Section 24609 Of Chapter 31. Procedures Concerning Payment From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 13. >> Chapter 31.
24609
. Any allowance payable under this part to a retired member,
that has accrued and remains unpaid at the time of his or her death,
shall be paid to either of the following:
(a) The option beneficiary entitled to payment in accordance with
an option elected by the member.
(b) The beneficiary entitled to receive the lump-sum death benefit
provided upon death of a retired member if the member has not
elected an option.