Arizona § 20-1356 - Change of beneficiary
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-1356 — Change of beneficiary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1356. Change of beneficiary
A. There shall be a provision as follows: "Change of beneficiary: Unless the insured makes an irrevocable designation of beneficiary, the right to change a beneficiary is reserved to the insured and the consent of the beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be requisite to surrender or assignment of this policy or to any change of beneficiary or beneficiaries, or to any other changes in this policy."
B. The first clause of the provision set forth in subsection A of this section relating to the irrevocable designation of beneficiary may be omitted at the insurer's option.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-1356
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-1356 cover?
Section 20-1356 ("Change of beneficiary") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 20-1356?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 20-1356 apply to my situation?
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