In the wake of the California Supreme Court decision, the media seems to think that national gay marriage is just around the corner. But is it? And if so, how would it affect domestic partners living in North Carolina? Attorney Jeffrey G. Marsocci comments on the court decision, its impact, and why legal planning to protect your partner is still needed as much as ever.

Dr. Marion Somers, a nationally recognized geriatric care manager and author of "Elder Care Made Easier" sat down with Jeffrey Marsocci to discuss the unique issues that face an aging gay and lesbian population.

From http://www.drmarion.com:
Doctor Marion graduated with a B.A. with honors from City College in New York, an M.S. in Recreation Therapy from Lehman College (CUNY) in New York, and a Ph. D. in Human and Organizational Development with Specialization in Gerontology, Retirement, and Special Populations from the Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. She is trained as a New York State Nursing Home Administrator. Doctor Marion created and was the Director of the Professional Geriatric Care Management Certificate Program at Hunter College's Brookdale Center on Aging.

Eight states voted to ban same-sex marriage - but what does that mean? Not all legislation is created equally. Some of these states have left open the possibility of civil unions to be recognized in the future.

In other states, these amendments go further, defining what marriage is -- and isn't. Do they overrule partnership agreements or other private planning? Will these bans affect domestic partner benefits?

North Carolina attorney Jeffrey Marsocci weighs the differences in this new legislation and its implications nationwide. Later, he outlines how domestic partners can find legal protection with life and estate planning.

Attorney Jeffrey Marsocci discusses a growing legal misunderstanding among domestic partners looking to protect their assets: Limited Liability Company (LLC) vs. Revocable Living Trust (RLT). Which better protects you and your partner? How does one differ from the other? Should Limited Liability Companies be used in life and estate planning? What are the tax implications?

Using easy-to-understand concepts for seemingly dry material, Jeffrey Marsocci explains how to get the most out of your estate planning so you can relax and enjoy your life!

So you have a Revocable Living Trust -- now what? You must place assets in the trust for it to work!

Attorney Jeffrey Marsocci describes different ways to utilize your trust in order to protect your home and your accounts. What do you do with your car? Your home? That 401K from your first job? Your kid's college fund?
Different assets have different options -- not to mention different taxation issues. Get a grasp of these issues and more in this podcast!

In this podcast, attorney Jeffrey Marsocci introduces you to the basics of investing, as well as some of the pitfalls facing domestic partners who would like to invest together. The Financial Power of Attorney document is  explained as a useful tool for domestic partners.

Later, Financial Planner Darron Stover stops by to discuss Socially Responsible investment strategies that can put your money where your ethics are. For more information on Socially Responsible investing, visit www.darronstover.com . Wrapping up the show, Jeffrey will answer some listener questions. For comments or questions, please email us at comments@rainbowlegaltalk.com or visit our website at www.rainbowlegaltalk.com .

Why hire an attorney at all? How do you determine which attorney is best suited to your situation? What about legal fees? Would a gay attorney better understand the legal challenges of domestic partnerships? Attorney Jeffrey Marsocci answers these questions and more.

This podcast details the Basics of Estate Planning that Domestic Partners and other unmarried couples need to consider. Jeffrey G. Marsocci is the senior attorney at The Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Marsocci, PLLC, an estate planning law firm focused on providing privacy, security and peace of mind to their clients for more than a decade.