Question

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?

ОА Same-sex couples have the right to equal protection of the laws, including inheritance rights in a marriage.
OB. Same sex couples do not have the right to equal protection of the laws including inheritance rights, even in a marriage.
Ос. Same-sex couples do not have the legal right to marry.
OD A same-sex couple's marriage is only legally binding in their home state.
OE. Same-sex couples cannot hold joint property.

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Obergefell v. Hodges Isa Supreme Court case whereby it was decided that same sex couple are also guaranteed the fundamental marriage right according to the Equal Protection Clause and the Due Process Clause.

Therefore, all states should issue marriage licenses to couples who are same-sex. Therefore, same-sex couples have the right to equal protection of the laws, including inheritance rights in a marriage.