Oct 6, 202619 min
In this episode of Into the Woods–the final part of a three-part series on intellectual property–attorney Trent Bolar joins host Dave Shaffer to explain how copyright works, when a work enters the public domain, and why...
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Into the Woods
Hosted by Woods Oviatt Gilman · business · EN
About this Podcast:
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 lively discussion of 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 answers questions to help you see both the forest and the trees.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is Into the Woods about?
The legal landscape doesn’t have to be a dark, scary place.
Who hosts Into the Woods?
Into the Woods is hosted by Woods Oviatt Gilman. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
What has Into the Woods covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 34, Intellectual Property Rights at Death: Copyrights (Part 3 of 3)" (6 October 2026, 19 minutes), "Episode 33, Intellectual Property Rights at Death: Trademarks (Part 2 of 3)" (15 September 2026, 19 minutes), and "Episode 32, Intellectual Property Rights at Death: Patents (Part 1 of 3)" (25 August 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does Into the Woods publish?
Into the Woods publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Into the Woods?
Booking probability for Into the Woods is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Into the Woods requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Into the Woods's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Into the Woods?
The strongest fits for Into the Woods are Law & Legal Services. Into the Woods has a business audience.
About the host
Woods Oviatt Gilman hosts Into the Woods, a business podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Sep 15, 202619 minIn this episode of Into the Woods–part two of a three-part series on intellectual property–attorney Trent Bolar joins host Dave Shaffer to explain what a trademark actually protects, why use in commerce is the key to...
Aug 25, 202620 minIn this episode of Into the Woods–part one of a three-part series on intellectual property–attorney Trent Bolar joins host Dave Shaffer to explain how patent rights are handled after death, including executor...
Aug 4, 202615 minIn this episode of Into the Woods, attorney Hannah Cannon joins host Dave Shaffer to explain New York’s spousal right of election–the law that prevents a spouse from being completely cut out of an estate. They cover how...
Jul 14, 202617 minIn Part 2 of their retirement accounts series, Dave Shaffer and Morgan Napierski cover SECURE Act 2.0, exceptions to the 10-year rule, and the difference between conduit and accumulation trusts—plus a fun Jeopardy round...
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Jun 23, 202612 minS0<p>In Part 1 of their retirement accounts series, Dave Shaffer and Morgan Napierski discuss how IRAs and 401(k)s pass at death, beneficiary designation best practices, and the major changes brought by the SECURE Act...
- Jun 23, 202612 min
In Part 1 of their retirement accounts series, Dave Shaffer and Morgan Napierski discuss how IRAs and 401(k)s pass at death, beneficiary designation best practices, and the major changes brought by the SECURE Act 1.0.
Jun 2, 202616 minS0<p>In this episode, Dave Shaffer, Hannah Mills, and Kristel Martini discuss the documentation process for Medicaid applications, covering deadlines, caseworker requests, and tips for navigating the five-year lookback...
May 19, 202617 minS0<p>In this episode, Dave Shaffer and Hannah Cannon discuss the legal grounds for contesting a will in New York, no-contest clauses, and lessons from the movie Knives Out about why will challenges rarely succeed.</p>
May 5, 202612 minS0<p>In Part 2 of their digital estate planning series, Dave Shaffer and Caroline Cercone discuss digital legacy planning, explaining why you need both a legal will and a social media plan—plus a Taylor Swift-themed...
Apr 28, 202619 minS0<p>In Part 1 of their electronic wills series, Dave Shaffer and Caroline Cercone discuss New York's new digital will law (effective December 2027), covering how it works, the risks involved, and lessons from the Samsung...
Apr 14, 202618 minS0<p>In this episode, Dave Shaffer and Morgan Napierski discuss New York's new Transfer on Death deed law, explaining the limitations and pitfalls that make this probate avoidance tool less useful than it seems for most...
Mar 31, 202619 minS0<p>In this episode of Into the Woods, attorney Hannah Mills joins host Dave Shaffer to explain why estate planning isn’t just for older generations. They cover New York’s intestacy laws, planning considerations for...
Mar 17, 202619 minS0<p>In this episode of Into the Woods, host Dave Shaffer and estates paralegal Deana Kilpatrick walk through the 10 immediate steps families should take when a loved one passes away – from obtaining death certificates...
Mar 3, 202616 minS0<p>In Part 2 of their teamwork series, Dave Shaffer and Hannah Cannon discuss estate administration, tax filing requirements, and the importance of working with financial advisors—plus a $21 million lesson about...
Feb 17, 202617 minS0<p>In Part 1 of their teamwork series, Dave Shaffer and Hannah Cannon discuss why estate planning requires collaboration between lawyers, financial advisors, and insurance agents—plus a cautionary case about the cost of...
Feb 3, 202614 minS0<p>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...
- Jan 21, 202611 minS0
<p>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...
Dec 30, 202516 minS0<p>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...
Dec 9, 202515 minS0<p>In this episode, Dave Shaffer and Caroline Cercone discuss the fundamentals of charitable giving, including donor-advised funds, private foundations, and charitable trusts. They share practical planning advice and a...
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