Michigan § 38.1344 - Separation from service; death; unclaimed retirement allowance or other money.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.1344 — Separation from service; death; unclaimed retirement allowance or other money., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.1344. Separation from service; death; unclaimed retirement allowance or other money.
Upon the separation from service by a member or upon the death of a member, a former member, a retirant, a retirement allowance beneficiary, or a refund beneficiary, any unclaimed retirement allowance or other money otherwise payable on account of the separation or death shall remain a part of that fund in which it is deposited until claimed by the separated member, retirement allowance beneficiary, or refund beneficiary or the estate or legal representative of a separated member, retirement allowance beneficiary, or refund beneficiary.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 38.1344
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.1344 cover?
Section 38.1344 ("Separation from service; death; unclaimed retirement allowance or other money.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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 Michigan § 38.1344?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.1344" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 38.1344 apply to my situation?
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