Surrogate applications – Non-contentious matters

Non-contentious matters

The information on this page is for legal professionals and people who are representing themselves under the Surrogate Rules in the Court of King's Bench dealing with matters of:

• probate
• administration of a deceased’s estate
• trusteeship of minor’s property

How to apply

There are 2 methods to apply for a grant to administer an estate. 

1. Online through the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS) 
2. Paper application using the GA (Grant Application) Forms   , starting with the GA1: Grant Application

Individuals applying without a lawyer

The preferred method is online using the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS). You must be an Alberta resident and one of the applicants to use the online service. You may also apply by submitting a paper application.

Lawyers and Legal Assistants

Members of the Law Society of Alberta must use the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS) for all applications the service can process. Legal professionals submitting paper applications must include a GA1 Submission Eligibility Form indicating why the application is not eligible for online processing through SDS.

Forms

Help with court forms

If you need help, there are places to get support in preparing court forms by:

• finding the right forms
• understanding when to use them
• filling out court forms

Surrogate rules and forms package

Contains general information on the process to administer the estate of a deceased person, including information about the forms necessary to apply to the Court of King’s Bench for a Grant of Probate or Grant of Administration. The package also includes a link to all applicable court forms required for your application.

• Order a Surrogate Rules and Forms Package - A User's Guide for Grant Applications, May 12, 2025

The package would be suitable for individuals who wish to file these applications themselves – when an application is not complex in nature.

Related

• Court and Justice Services
• Support in preparing court forms