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Texas Finance Code - FIN § 154.262. Withdrawal of Money on Death of Beneficiary

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The seller of a trust-funded prepaid funeral benefits contract may withdraw an amount equal to the original contract amount paid by the purchaser and the earnings attributable to the contract, less the amount retained under Section 154.252, after:

(1) the beneficiary named in the contract dies;

(2) the funeral service is completed;

(3) the funeral provider has completed the provider's obligations under Section 154.161(a) with respect to the contract;  and

(4) the depository is presented with:

(A) appropriate affidavits by an officer or agent of the seller on forms prescribed by the department, attesting to matters required by Subdivisions (2) and (3);  and

(B) a certified copy of the death certificate.

(b) The seller shall maintain copies of the affidavits and death certificate for examination by the department.

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