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Into the Woods

Into the Woods

Written by: Woods Oviatt Gilman
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 The legal landscape doesn’t have to be a dark, scary place. With host Dave Shaffer, Partner and Chair of the Family Wealth and Estate Planning Department at Woods Oviatt Gilman, as your guide, we talk through a variety of legal topics, shedding light on the issues of the day, welcoming guest attorneys from across the Woods Oviatt Gilman law firm, and answering questions to help you see both the forest and the trees.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 19 – Real Estate & Estate Planning: Trusts & LLCs (Part 2)

    Episode 19 – Real Estate & Estate Planning: Trusts & LLCs (Part 2)
    Feb 3 2026

    In Part 2 of their real estate series, Dave Shaffer and Tom Rickettson discuss trusts and LLCs as tools for avoiding probate, protecting assets, and managing property—plus celebrity examples of creative trust naming for privacy.
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    14 mins
  • 2026 Trends Video Special – Top 5 Estate Planning Trends for the New Year

    2026 Trends Video Special – Top 5 Estate Planning Trends for the New Year
    Jan 21 2026

    In this special video episode filmed at the WOG holiday party, Dave Shaffer and Caroline Cercone preview the top 5 estate planning trends for 2026—including New York estate tax strategies, gifting, asset protection, and digital asset planning.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 18 – Real Estate & Estate Planning: The Fundamentals (Part 1)

    Episode 18 – Real Estate & Estate Planning: The Fundamentals (Part 1)
    Dec 30 2025

    In Part 1 of their real estate series, Dave Shaffer and Tom Rickettson discuss how property ownership affects estate planning, explain common deed structures, and share lessons from HBO's Succession about the importance of planning ahead.
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    16 mins
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