Arizona § 38-763 - Survivor benefits after retirement
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-763 — Survivor benefits after retirement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-763. Survivor benefits after retirement
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, if a member dies after distribution of retirement benefits commences, ASRS shall continue to distribute the remaining portion of retirement benefits within the required distribution provisions of section 401(a)(9) of the internal revenue code and the regulations that are issued under that section by the United States secretary of the treasury as prescribed in section 38-775.
B. On the death of a retired member who is receiving benefits, the estate or beneficiary of the member is entitled to receive at least the amount of the member's contribution to ASRS plus interest, as determined by the director, less the benefits distributed by ASRS. This amount is payable either as a lump sum or at the same periodic rate in effect at the time of the member's death, as determined by the estate or beneficiary.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-763
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-763 cover?
Section 38-763 ("Survivor benefits after retirement") 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.
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