California § 10172 - Notwithstanding Sections 751 and 1100 of the Family Code and Section 249.5 of the

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§ 10172. Notwithstanding Sections 751 and 1100 of the Family Code and Section 249.5 of the

Notwithstanding Sections 751 and 1100 of the Family Code and Section 249.5 of the Probate Code, when the proceeds of, or payments under, a life insurance policy become payable and the insurer makes payment thereof in accordance with the terms of the policy, or in accordance with the terms of any written assignment thereof if the policy has been assigned, that payment shall fully discharge the insurer from all claims under the policy unless, before that payment is made, the insurer has received, at its home office, written notice by or on behalf of some other person that the other person claims to be entitled to that payment or some interest in the policy.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10172

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10172 cover?

Section 10172 ("Notwithstanding Sections 751 and 1100 of the Family Code and Section 249.5 of the") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 10172?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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