Upon the death of an individual receiving a pension under this chapter, the sum of $5,000 shall be paid to the designated beneficiary or, in the absence of a designated beneficiary, the amount of this benefit shall be paid to the deceased pensioner’s estate.
64 Del. Laws, c. 446, § 1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 2; 69 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.