While states have a substantial amount of independence in determining what statutes they impose, those statutes are subject to being challenged as unconstitutional. Such challenges will be reviewed in accordance with the constitutional balancing tests to determine what level of scrutiny should be applied. In this case, Ann wishes to challenge a state statute that prioritizes the rights of males over females as an estate administrator.
1. Ann can claim a violation of the equal protection clause of the constitution. The issue of giving preferential treatment to males over females in the appointment of estate administrators was the issue of supreme court case Reed v. Reed in 1971. In that case, they extended the fourteenth amendment to protect
1. Ann can claim a violation of the equal protection clause of the constitution. The issue of giving preferential treatment to males over females in the appointment of estate administrators was the issue of supreme court case Reed v. Reed in 1971. In that case, they extended the fourteenth amendment to protect