If you have less than 10 years of creditable service or no eligible survivor, any contributions remaining in the retirement fund are paid in a lump sum (with interest) to your designated beneficiary or an individual in order of precedence as set by law. (opm.gov)
IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY OR CONFLICT BETWEEN THESE TERMS OF USE, THE PRIVACY POLICY AND ANY THE ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF PRECEDENCE SHALL CONTROL: (1) TERMS OF USE, (2) PRIVACY POLICY AND (3) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. (juicyjuice.com)
There is a strict order of precedence in terms of which classes of debt holders get paid first. (money.stackexchange.com)