SB 5147 - DIGEST

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     Declares that, if there is no surviving spouse and no child or children, the amount of the monthly payment shall be paid by the department or self-insurer and distributed consistent with the terms of the decedent's will or, if the decedent dies intestate, consistent with the terms of RCW 11.04.015.

     Declares that the department or self-insurer shall have satisfied its responsibilities under RCW 51.32.040(2) by sending any payment due to the last known address of the decedent and addressing it to the decedent.