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Selling the family home during divorce is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. In this episode, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Jill Sawick-Healy, a community-focused real estate agent with Realty One Group who has been serving Arizona families since 2007. Jill has guided hundreds of clients through upsizing, downsizing, and big life transitions like divorce, always with the goal of making each move informed, steady, and as low-stress as possible.

Together, Billie and Jill walk through what divorcing couples need to know about the current Maricopa County housing market, joint ownership after divorce, and how to protect both your equity and your future. You will hear practical guidance you can use right away, including:

- When it makes sense to sell the house now versus stay for a period of time
- Pros and cons of joint ownership after divorce and what to put in writing
- How today’s interest rates and market trends in Maricopa County affect your options
- Ways to protect your credit, equity, and long term buying power
- Clauses to discuss with your lawyer and realtor for missed payments and future sale
- How community involvement can support emotional recovery after divorce
- Why your personal goals matter more than market headlines when buying or selling

Where to find Jill Sawick-Healy:
Website: www.jillsawick.myrealtyonegroup.com
Call/Text: 480-570-7173
Email: JSawick@CompletionFunding.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.sawick/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-sawick-healy-1a2a0030/

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In this episode, Billie sits down with Lindsey Jackson, Modern Law's new estate planning practice group leader, to demystify estate planning for today's families. With over 16 years of experience in trust and estate administration, Lindsey brings a unique perspective from both the drafting and administration sides of estate planning. She shares practical insights about when estate planning becomes essential, how to protect family wealth across generations, and the real consequences of not having proper legal documents in place.

This conversation covers everything from basic power of attorney needs for young adults to sophisticated trust structures for high-net-worth families. Lindsey explains how estate planning intersects with family law, particularly in blended family situations, and addresses common misconceptions about probate in Arizona. The discussion provides actionable guidance for attorneys and families navigating the complex decisions around wealth transfer, creditor protection, and planning for incapacity.

What You'll Learn
✔ The critical importance of power of attorney documents starting at age 18, and the serious consequences of acting without proper legal authorization when helping incapacitated family members
✔ How discretionary trusts can protect beneficiaries from their own financial mistakes while still providing necessary support for housing, education, and living expenses
✔ The key thresholds that determine when you need basic estate planning documents versus more sophisticated trust structures, including Arizona's updated probate limits
✔ Why testamentary capacity has a lower standard than contractual capacity, allowing people with diminished abilities to still create valid estate plans with proper guidance
✔ How blended families face unique estate planning challenges that make professional guidance non-negotiable, particularly regarding asset distribution and guardian designation

Ready to take that next step?

Connect with Lindsey Jackson at Modern Law for comprehensive estate planning services throughout Arizona: https://mymodernlaw.com/practice-areas/estate-planning-probate-in-arizona/

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Whitney Harvey is a former litigator, workplace wellness consultant, and founder of The Self Coached Lawyer. She joins Billie to talk about burnout, resilience, emotional regulation, and how lawyers and clients can rebuild themselves during high-stress seasons. Whitney shares how her early experiences with adversity, plus years in insurance defense and plaintiff litigation, shaped her mission to blend law, well-being, and science-backed healing tools. Her work today focuses on giving people simple, practical methods to manage stress, reframe their stories, and rebuild confidence during major transitions like divorce.

In this conversation, Whitney breaks down the real challenges facing modern legal professionals: remote work fatigue, isolation, burnout, loss of identity, and the emotional weight of client trauma. She explains why resilience is a skill, not a personality trait, and how tools like HypnoBreathwork® help people retrain long-held patterns in the subconscious mind. Whether you're a lawyer, a parent going through divorce, or someone feeling stuck, Whitney offers a grounded understanding of healing, purpose, and intentional recovery.

Topics Discussed
- The emotional toll of litigation and why traditional legal training overlooks it
- Burnout signs lawyers and divorcing clients should never ignore
- How to rebuild identity after major life transitions
- HypnoBreathwork® and why it accelerates healing compared to talk therapy
- Why remote work helps flexibility but harms engagement
- Emotional boundaries and the psychology of conflict
- Building resilience through narrative reframing and somatic tools
- How energy, environment, and relationships shape well-being

Where to Find Whitney Harvey
Website: https://theselfcoachedlawyer.com
Email: whitney@theselfcoachedlawyer.com
Instagram: @theselfcoachedlawyer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyharvey