Harvell and Collins, PA

10/04/2026

Let’s Talk Legal: Protecting Assets from Fraud and Scams

🚨 Fraud, scams, and undue influence can happen quickly — and once money or property is gone, getting it back may be difficult or impossible.

In this episode, attorneys Cecil Harvell and Wes Collins discuss how families can help protect loved ones from scammers, fraudulent transfers, forged documents, and improper access to bank accounts, investment accounts, and real estate.

Key topics:
🛡️ How to create a layer of protection around vulnerable loved ones
🏠 Why real estate title matters
📄 How trusts can help protect homes and other assets
🏦 Safeguards for bank accounts, CDs, stocks, and investment accounts
🤖 New risks involving AI voice scams and digital deception
⚖️ Why prevention is often stronger than trying to undo fraud later
👥 The role of trusted family members, trustees, and financial institutions

The takeaway: asset protection is not just about planning for death. It can also protect someone while they are living, especially when scammers are trying to take advantage.

🎧 Listen now:
👉 https://www.harvellandcollins.com/radio-show/lets-talk-legal-protecting-assets-from-fraud-and-scams

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10/01/2026

Let’s Talk Legal: NCAA Eligibility and College Athletes

🏈 Who gets to play — and who decides?

College athletics has changed dramatically with NIL, revenue sharing, eligibility waivers, transfer issues, and litigation involving the NCAA. For student athletes, these disputes are not theoretical. A court ruling can determine whether they get to compete this season.

In this episode, Wes Collins discusses the fast-moving legal landscape surrounding NCAA eligibility and the athletes currently caught in the middle.

Key topics:
⚖️ NCAA eligibility disputes and waiver denials
⏳ Why timing is critical when a season is already underway
📄 Preliminary injunctions and the right to play
🏈 The “five years in five” eligibility issue
💰 NIL, revenue sharing, and the financial realities of college sports
🎓 What athletes and families should know when complicated eligibility issues arise

The takeaway: in modern college athletics, eligibility questions can move quickly from the playing field to the courtroom.

🎧 Listen now:
👉 https://www.harvellandcollins.com/radio-show/lets-talk-legal-ncaa-eligibility-and-college-athletes

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09/20/2026

08/02/2026

Let’s Talk Legal: Estates and Real Estate

🏡 What happens when heirs inherit real estate together?

A home, family property, rental house, or piece of land can be one of the most valuable assets in an estate. It can also become one of the most difficult to manage.

In this episode, attorneys Cecil Harvell and Wes Collins explain how real estate is handled in North Carolina estate matters, including what happens when property passes to multiple heirs and no one is sure who should pay the bills.

Key topics:
🏠 What “real estate” includes under North Carolina law
📄 How land and improvements may pass to heirs at death
💵 Who is responsible for taxes, insurance, mortgage payments, utilities, and upkeep
🏦 Why rental income and estate funds should not be mixed
🧾 When a separate account or family LLC may help manage inherited property
👥 What happens when one heir pays and others do not
⚖️ How a petition to partition can divide or sell property when owners cannot agree

The key takeaway: inherited property comes with both rights and responsibilities. Clear guidance early in the process can help families avoid accounting problems, disputes, and unnecessary litigation.

🎧 Listen now:
👉 https://www.harvellandcollins.com/radio-show/lets-talk-legal-petition-to-partition

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07/30/2026

Let’s Talk Legal: Estates and Real Estate

🏡 When real estate is inherited, who pays the taxes, insurance, mortgage, utilities, and upkeep?

In this episode, attorneys Cecil Harvell and Wes Collins explain how real estate is handled in North Carolina estate matters and why inherited property can quickly become complicated.

Key topics:
🏠 What “real estate” includes under North Carolina law
📄 How real property can pass directly to heirs
💵 Why property expenses are usually the heirs’ responsibility
🏦 Why rental income and estate funds should be kept separate
👥 What happens when one heir pays and others do not
🧾 When an LLC or separate account may help manage inherited property
⚖️ How a petition to partition can resolve disputes

Real estate can be one of the most valuable assets in an estate, but it can also be one of the most difficult to manage when heirs disagree.

🎧 Listen now:
👉 https://www.harvellandcollins.com/radio-show/lets-talk-legal-estates-and-real-estate

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07/09/2026

Let’s Talk Legal: Estates and the Clerk of Court

⚖️ Can you handle an estate through the Clerk of Court on your own?

Sometimes, yes. But when complications arise, legal guidance can make a major difference.

In this episode, attorneys Cecil Harvell and Wes Collins discuss estate administration, the role of the Clerk of Court, and what can happen when an estate file gets off track.

Key topics:
📄 When an estate may be straightforward
🧾 What executors need to understand
🏡 How real estate can complicate estate administration
⚠️ What happens when filings are misdirected
👥 Conflicts involving beneficiaries, creditors, and executors
🏠 Partition proceedings when inherited property must be divided or sold
⚖️ Why early legal advice can reduce stress, delay, and expense

Estate administration is not always simple. Asking the right question early can help avoid bigger problems later.

🎧 Listen now:
👉 https://www.harvellandcollins.com/radio-show/lets-talk-legal-estates-and-the-clerk-of-court

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06/25/2026

Let’s Talk Legal: Elder Abuse

⚠️ How do you protect an elderly loved one from financial exploitation?

In this episode, attorneys Cecil Harvell and Wes Collins discuss elder abuse, including the ways older adults may be targeted by scammers, caregivers, neighbors, or even family members.

Key topics:
📞 Phone, internet, and mail scams targeting elderly adults
🧾 Why a well-drafted durable power of attorney is critical
🏦 How a management trust can help protect assets
💼 What can and cannot be done with retirement accounts
🛡️ The role of Adult Protective Services
⚖️ When guardianship may be necessary
💰 Why recovering stolen funds can be difficult after the money is gone

Elder protection starts with the right documents, the right safeguards, and early action.

🎧 Listen now:
👉 https://www.harvellandcollins.com/radio-show/lets-talk-legal-elder-abuse

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06/22/2026

🏆 Harvell and Collins, P.A. is honored to be recognized by Chambers USA: Spotlight 2026 in Trusts & Estates.

From planning for the future to guiding families through administration and disputes, our work is centered on helping clients make informed decisions during important moments.

We are grateful for this recognition and even more grateful for the people we serve.

https://chambers.com/department/harvell-and-collins-pa-trusts-estates-usa-spotlight-120:3556:21216:1:23570897