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Where the individual insured and the beneficiary designated in a life insurance policy or policy insuring against accidental death have died and there is not 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, unless otherwise expressly provided in the policy.

[1947 c 79 § .18.39; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.18.39.]

Notes:

Distribution of proceeds of insurance policy when insured and beneficiary die simultaneously: RCW 11.05.040.