{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"27101","citation":"Ed. Code, § 27101","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"PART 14. STATE TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM CASH BENEFIT PROGRAM [26000. - 28101.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12. Beneficiary [27100. - 27102.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14/chapter-12"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 296.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/beneficiary-27101","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}