How do you sell a house in probate in Alberta?

In Alberta, an estate home is generally sold after the Grant of Probate (or Grant of Administration) gives the executor legal authority to transfer title. The practical order: the executor applies to the Court of King’s Bench for the grant, and once issued, they can list the property or sell it directly, with proceeds flowing to the estate.

You don’t have to wait for the grant to prepare — you can get valuations, gather offers, and even sign a sale agreement conditional on probate, with closing set after the grant arrives. That’s how estates avoid months of an empty house sitting insured, heated, and taxed while the court process runs.

A direct buyer like Oliver can schedule closing around the grant, buy the home as-is with contents included, and give the executor one firm written number to share with beneficiaries.