California Code, Military and Veterans Code - MVC § 1038

All money deposited with a home for a member shall be paid to the member, on demand, upon their discharge or voluntary departure from the home.  If the money is not demanded at the time of discharge or departure or within a period of two years thereafter, if the amount does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), or within a period of five years thereafter, if the amount exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000) either by the member, or, in the event of the member's death after discharge or departure, by the member's heirs, devisees, legatees, or qualified executor or administrator of their estate, the money shall be paid to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund.