Creating a Narrative about Living when Discussing Death, Dying and Estate Administration with Debbie Stanley

In this episode, Debbie Stanley brings awareness to life today asking "If today was my last day, would I be okay with that?".  Debbie discusses how to be compassionate, understanding and respectful to executors, grieving families and beneficiaries through a difficult time and a long process. Debbie details what estates are and what considerations are important when exploring your responsibilities. Debbie shares a page in her story leaving the audience with warmth and a readiness to celebrate today and plan for tomorrow. 

Debbie Stanley is the Founder and CEO of ETP Canada, a boutique firm located in Guelph Ontario that specializes in Estate Administration. With over a decade in the accounting world, working with hundreds of families, Debbie was plagued by needs that her clients expressed, beyond accounting issues.  Everyday, she faced the frustration of families trying to resolve estates without the full understanding of what lay before them.   From comprehending the mountains of official paperwork, to even the simple things like closing a loved one’s social media presence – Debbie felt the call to clarify this process for Canadians.  

Debbie’s vision for making the estate process easier for families has been recognized several times. In 2019, ETP Canada was awarded the Emerging Business of the year by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. She was awarded the 2022 Rhyze Award by Innovation Guelph recognizing local female entrepreneurs who exemplified ingenuity, passion, and perseverance. 

Debbie’s passion for helping others shows both in her business and personal life. She is the founding member of the Guelph Estate Planning Council, the founding member of the Guelph Women’s Leadership Group, a board member of Chalmers Community Services, and a committee member for Black Tie Bingo with the Guelph General Hospital. On the home front, Debbie is married, she is a Labrador Retriever lover, and the mother of two incredible young women, who keep her on her toes, and she learns more from them than they could ever realize!