Business Owner Estate Planning in Alberta | What Happens to Your Company?

If you own a business in Alberta and you don't have an estate plan, your business is your estate plan's biggest problem. Edmonton lawyer Chad Graham walks through what happens to your company when you die — and what you can do right now to protect it. In this video, you'll learn: What happens to corporate shares when a shareholder dies The difference between share ownership and operational control Why shareholder agreements with buy-sell provisions are essential How estate freezes work and why your accountant keeps bringing them up Using life insurance to fund a share buyout Succession planning vs estate planning — they're not the same thing Key person risk — what if you ARE the business? Why your lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor need to be in the same room This video is part of our Estate Planning in Alberta series — watch the full playlist here:    • Estate Planning in Alberta | Chad Graham Law   Book a consultation: https://chadgrahamlaw.com/contact/ About Chad Graham Law: Chad Graham Law is a boutique estate planning and corporate law practice serving families and small businesses across South Edmonton, Beaumont, Leduc, and surrounding communities. We handle both the corporate and estate planning work in-house, so your shareholder agreement, Will, and corporate structure all fit together. Website: https://chadgrahamlaw.com Office: 2–2207 90B Street SW, Edmonton, Alberta DISCLAIMER: This video provides general information about estate planning and corporate law in Alberta. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a lawyer. #BusinessEstatePlanning #AlbertaBusiness #EstateFreezeAlberta #ShareholderAgreement #EdmontonLawyer #ChadGrahamLaw #SuccessionPlanning #CorporateLawAlberta #SmallBusinessAlberta #BeaumontLawyer