Application For Grant Of Probate

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Application For Grant Of Probate is a commonly used form within Saskatchewan. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Application For Grant Of Probate

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Application For Grant Of Probate:

• This form pertains to the State of Saskatchewan

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Saskatchewan’s Form 16-11A - Application For Grant Of Probate up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Saskatchewan form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Saskatchewan probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form 16-11A, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in SK are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form 16-11A online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form 16-11A witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Application For Grant Of Probate to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

Need help getting in touch with a local probate court or identifying a domicile probate jurisdiction?

👉 Find and Contact your Local Probate Court

👉 What is a Domicile Jurisdiction?

Sponsored by Atticus App

Need help with Saskatchewan Probate?

Join all the other families who have trusted Atticus through probate, and experience the peace that comes from knowing you're taking the right steps, spending the least amount of money, and not wasting a single second.

Start for free

Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Saskatchewan.

5 reasons you should submit 16-11A as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Saskatchewan can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Saskatchewan. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Saskatchewan is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Saskatchewan probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Saskatchewan probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form 16-11A, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Application For Grant Of Probate is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Saskatchewan probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Saskatchewan.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form 16-11A - Application For Grant Of Probate f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Saskatchewan probate court office.

Application For Grant Of Probate is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Saskatchewan-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Saskatchewan Form 16-11A - Application For Grant Of Probate. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Form 16-11A (Rule 16-11) COURT FILE NUMBER ________________________________________________ COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH FOR SASKATCHEWAN JUDICIAL CENTRE ________________________________________________ IN THE ESTATE OF ____________________________________ DECEASED APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROBATE The application of _______________________________________________________states that: (name and residence) 1 ___________________________________________, late of ____________________________, deceased, (name of deceased) (place of residence) died at ____________________________________________________________________________ (place of death) on or about the _________ day of _____________, 2 _______, and at the time of death resided in Saskatchewan (or resided out of Saskatchewan but had at the time property in Saskatchewan). 2 The deceased made a Last Will and Testament dated the ____day of ___________2 ______, (and codicil or codicils dated the ________day of ________________, 2 ______ ), and was at the time of making the will (and codicil, if any) of the full age of ________________________ years. (If otherwise, see clause 16-18(1)(a) of The Queen’s Bench Rules and The Wills Act, 1996, sections 5 and 6 and set out the applicable exception. For the applicable age see the provisions of The Age of Majority Act.) 3 The following beneficiary(ies), and no other person(s), is (are) entitled to share in the estate of the deceased: (show here the name and address of each beneficiary and the relationship to the deceased). NAME AND ADDRESSRELATIONSHIP (If applicable, add:) 3(a) The deceased died intestate as to a portion of h __________estate leaving surviving the following persons, and no others, who are entitled by law to share in the estate: (show here the name and address of each beneficiary and the relationship to the deceased). NAME AND ADDRESSRELATIONSHIP 4 Every person named as a beneficiary survived the deceased. (If otherwise, state whether he or she was a brother, sister, child or other issue of the deceased, and if so, if he or she is survived by a child now under the age of 18 years. See section 22 of The Wills Act, 1996. If so, file Form 16-12.) 5 No beneficiary is now under the age of 18 years, and no child under the age of 18 years survived the deceased, and no posthumous child has been or will be born to the deceased. (If otherwise so state and file Form 16-12.) 6 The deceased was not survived by any dependent adult who is a beneficiary of the estate or may have a claim against it under The Dependants’ Relief Act, 1996 or The Family Property Act. (If otherwise so state and file Form 16-12.) 7 The deceased was _____________ years of age at death. 8 The deceased was ______________________________________________________ at death. (set out marital status) 9 The deceased did not, after execution of the will, marry or cohabit in a spousal relationship continuously for two years. (If otherwise, set out the applicable exception: see clause 16-18(1)(b) of The Queen’s Bench Rules.) 10 After making the will and before his or her death, the marriage of the testator was not terminated by a decree absolute or final judgment of divorce nor was it found to be void or declared a nullity by a court in a proceeding to which the testator was a party nor did the testator and his or her spouse, who were not legally married, cease to cohabit in a spousal relationship for at least 24 months. (If otherwise, comply with subrule 16-18(2).) 11 The applicant(s) is (are) the executor(s) named in the will and (each) is of the full age of 18 years (or a trust company). 12 Neither witness to the will is a beneficiary or the spouse of a beneficiary named in the will. (If otherwise, set out the applicable exception: see clause 16-18(1)(c) of the rules.) 13 The value of the estate for the purpose of local registrar’s fees is $__________________. 14 No other application for grant has been made to this Honourable Court to prove the will or for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed, to the best of the applicants’ information and belief. Therefore the applicant(s) request(s) that probate of the will of the deceased may be granted by this Honourable Court. ______________________________________, Saskatchewan, this ____________ day of __________________, 2______ DATED at . _______________________________________________ (signature of applicant) CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADDRESS FOR SERVICE If prepared by a lawyer for the party: ________________________________________ Name of firm: ________________________________________ Name of lawyer in charge of file: ________________________________________ Address of legal firm: (set out the street address) ________________________________________ Telephone number: ________________________________________ Fax number (if any): ________________________________________ E-mail address (if any): or If the party is self-represented: ________________________________________ Name of party: ________________________________________ Address for service: (set out the street address) ________________________________________ Telephone number: ________________________________________ Fax number (if any): ________________________________________E-mail address (if any):