In Alberta, only certain family members can apply for a grant of Administration. Priority is given in the following order: The spouse or adult interdependent partner (i.e., common-law relationship) of the deceased, The children of the deceased, Grandchildren aged 18 or older. If none of the above family members apply, then any other blood relatives of the deceased of legal age may apply, including parents, siblings, and any other relatives. In these cases, priority is given to relatives who reside in Alberta. In the case of a bankrupt estate, the court may appoint a creditor of the estate as administrator.