Social Studies, 26.05.2021 21:20 meadowsoares7

Select the correct answer. Martha and Liz are legally married as a same-sex couple in their home state. When Liz suddenly passes away in a car accident, Martha worries that Liz did not leave a will designating the inheritance of their joint property to Martha. A friend mentions she should not have a legal succession problem after hearing about the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges on the news. Why might this historic court decision affect Martha?

A.
Same-sex couples have the right to equal protection of the laws, including inheritance rights in a marriage.

B.
Same sex couples do not have the right to equal protection of the laws including inheritance rights, even in a marriage.
C.
Same-sex couples do not have the legal right to marry.
D.
A same-sex couple’s marriage is only legally binding in their home state.
E.
Same-sex couples cannot hold joint property.

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