The circumstances under which compensation on account of death shall
be terminated are described in 5 U.S.C. 8133(b). A beneficiary in a
claim for death benefits should promptly notify OWCP of any event which
would affect
his or her entitlement to continued compensation. The terms ``marriage''
and ``remarriage'' include common-law marriage as recognized and defined
by State law in the State where the beneficiary resides. If a
beneficiary, or someone acting on his or her behalf, receives a check
which includes payment of compensation for any period after the date
when entitlement ended, he or she must promptly return the check to
OWCP.
