N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 310: Disposition of accrued benefits upon death

§ 310. Disposition of accrued benefits upon death. If any benefits due

to a civil defense volunteer under this article are unpaid at the time

of his death, such benefits shall be payable to the estate of the

claimant or, at the option of the chairman, may be paid to the surviving

spouse, child or children of the deceased employee. Benefits that are

not paid as above provided shall lapse.