Alberta · Probate & court · Difficulty: Professional guidance often recommended
Apply for a grant of probate or administration in Alberta
The Surrogate Court process confirms the executor’s authority. Whether probate is needed depends on the assets and how they are held.
Professional guidance often recommended. Consider confirming legal, tax, court, or other professional requirements before acting.
Who usually needs this
- Executor
- Personal representative
- Estate lawyer
When to review
First month to first quarter
Documents commonly needed
- Original will
- Death certificate
- Inventory of assets and debts
- Surrogate forms
Life Steward does not collect or store these documents.
Common issues
- Banks and Land Titles often require a grant before releasing or transferring significant assets.
- Court fees scale with estate value: see the fee schedule.
- Errors in Surrogate forms are a common cause of rejected applications.
Official sources
- Alberta.ca: Deceased persons’ estates (Official government source)
- Alberta.ca: Court fees (Official government source)
Last reviewed 2026-07-10
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