12. Retraite Québec shall transfer the sums awarded to the spouse into an annuity contract, locked-in retirement account or life income fund where those sums come from an entitlement to an immediate pension or deferred pension.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Retraite Québec shall transfer those sums into a registered retirement savings plan or registered retirement income fund where those sums come from an entitlement to a refund of contributions or, upon application by the spouse, shall transfer those sums into an annuity contract, locked-in retirement account or life income fund.
Notwithstanding the first and second paragraphs, those sums shall be paid to the spouse’s successors in case of the spouse’s death.