New York § 3213 - 3213Payment of proceeds
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 3213 — 3213Payment of proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3213. 3213Payment of proceeds
§ 3213. Payment of proceeds. Where the proceeds of a policy of life insurance delivered or issued for delivery in this state are payable, according to its terms, to two or more beneficiaries without designation of their respective interests, the proceeds shall be paid to such beneficiaries in equal portions.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 3213
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 3213 cover?
Section 3213 ("3213Payment of proceeds") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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 New York § 3213?
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Is this the official text of New York law?
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