Informal probate is the process for asking the court to appoint a personal representative for a decedent's estate without a hearing. The Office of Vital Records and Statistics has records for deaths that occurred in the State of Utah from 1905 to present.Probate is a general term for the entire process of administration of estates of deceased persons, including those without wills, with court supervision. Yes - Complete Affidavit to go with death certificate. Do you need help completing the Affidavit? This is a general description of powers of attorney under Utah law. It is not meant to answer all possible questions concerning powers of attorney. Gather your documents. You have one year from the date of the deceased's death to sort out the estate before distributing it. My529 forms and documents can be accessed online or downloaded as PDFs.