38-904 - Arizona Statutes

38-904. Death benefits; amount A. If an active or inactive member dies and no pension is payable on account of the member's death, an amount equal to two times the member's accumulated contributions to the retirement plan is payable to the person designated by the deceased member in writing and filed with the board. If the designated person or persons do not survive the deceased member, the payment is payable to the estate of the deceased member. For the purposes of this subsection, "inactive member" means a person who previously made contributions to the plan, who has not retired, who is not currently making contributions to the plan and who has not withdrawn contributions from the plan. B. If the deceased retired or active member does not have an eligible surviving spouse or the pension of the eligible surviving spouse is terminated, each eligible child is entitled to a child's pension. A child's pension terminates if the child is adopted. In the case of a disabled child, the child's pension terminates if the child ceases to be under a disability or ceases to be a dependent of the surviving spouse or guardian. The amount of the pension of each eligible child is an equal share of the amount of the surviving spouse's pension. The board shall pay the surviving minor or disabled child's pension to the person who is the legally appointed guardian or custodian of the eligible child.