Alabama § 27-34-26 - Beneficiaries.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-34-26 — Beneficiaries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-34-26. Beneficiaries.
(a) The member shall have the right at all times to change the beneficiary, or beneficiaries, in accordance with the constitution, laws, or rules of the society. Every society by its constitution, laws, or rules may limit the scope of beneficiaries and shall provide that no beneficiary shall have or obtain any vested interest in the proceeds of any certificate until the certificate has become due and payable in conformity with the provisions of the insurance contract.
(b) A society may make provision for the payment of funeral benefits to the extent of such portion of any payment under a certificate as might reasonably appear to be due to any person equitably entitled thereto by reason of having incurred expense occasioned by the burial of the member, but the portion so paid shall not exceed the sum of $500.00.
(c) If, at the death of any member, there is no lawful beneficiary to whom the insurance benefits are payable, the amount of such benefits, except to the extent that funeral benefits may be paid as provided in this chapter, shall be payable to the personal representative of the deceased member.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-34-26
What does Code of Alabama § 27-34-26 cover?
Section 27-34-26 ("Beneficiaries.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 27-34-26?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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