I live in a country where same-sex marriage is not yet legal (though I suppose it’s just a matter of time). And whenever one of my acquaintances asks why it’s even necessary to legalize it, I give a hypothetical situation. Two gay men have lived together for many years and have joint property – but if one of them passes away, his long-term partner will have no legal right to inherit anything.
Usually, that’s where the objections end. But today we’ll share a real story that’s exactly like the one I usually tell. And the user u/DearFerret9268, its author, just happened to fall victim to the legal restrictions in his home country.
More info: Reddit
