Section 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.