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(Minnesota) (December 6th, 2022) — The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) is honored to learn it has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for its international efforts in transforming the way families resolve conflict around the world by offering families an alternative to litigation, a conflict resolution model called Collaborative Practice. As IACP Past President Francesca King of Milan, Italy states “when you promote peaceful resolutions in family conflicts, you are promoting the growth of peace in society as a whole.” Collaborative Practice is a unique and voluntary dispute resolution model which provides families the opportunity to reduce

Speaking with your loved ones about estate planning or end of life planning is never easy; no one wants to think about the day that their loved one is no longer around or think about what can happen if a loved one is not able to communicate their wishes to you. As with most difficult situations, communication is key and can alleviate some of the stress from the situation. Even though discussing estate planning and end of life planning won’t be the most fun dinner topic, the holidays present a great opportunity to have those difficult conversations. A relatively short