§ 33-2-5. Insurance policies.
Where the insured and the beneficiary in a policy of life or accident insurance have died, and there is no sufficient evidence that they have died otherwise than simultaneously, the proceeds of the policy shall be distributed as if the insured had survived the beneficiary.
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1871, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 33-2-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-2 - Simultaneous Deaths
Section 33-2-1. - Short title.
Section 33-2-2. - Presumption of survivorship as to each decedent.
Section 33-2-3. - Successive beneficiaries dying simultaneously.
Section 33-2-4. - Joint tenants or tenants by entirety dying simultaneously.
Section 33-2-5. - Insurance policies.
Section 33-2-6. - Chapter not retroactive.
Section 33-2-7. - Chapter inapplicable where other provisions made.