§28A‑15‑9. Excess funds.
If the amount of any refundexceeds the sums specified in G.S. 28A‑15‑6, 28A‑15‑7or 28A‑15‑8, the sums specified therein and one half of anyadditional sums shall be the sole and separate property of the survivingspouse. The remaining one half of such additional sums shall be the property ofthe estate of the decedent spouse. (1973, c. 1329, s. 3.)