La. Consolidated Public Retirement § 11:1443
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
If a member dies before retiring and leaves no surviving spouse or minor or dependent children, the designated beneficiary shall be entitled to the accumulated contributions in the fund, provided that the designation of beneficiary has been previously filed with the retirement fund. However, if no beneficiary has been designated as provided herein, the accumulated contributions shall be paid to the member's estate.
La. Consolidated Public Retirement § 11:1443