California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §946: Such claims shall be paid by the county in which the veteran or surviving spouse or domestic partner dies.

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Counties must pay claims for veterans or their surviving spouses or domestic partners who die within that county's jurisdiction.

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Such claims shall be paid by the county in which the veteran or surviving spouse or domestic partner dies. If the decedent was a resident of any other county than the one paying the claim, the county of the decedent’s residence shall refund the money advanced by the county where the person died. Such claims shall be audited and paid by the county as other accounts.

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