Informal probate is the process for asking the court to appoint a personal representative for a decedent's estate without a hearing. Go to the IRS website to find the EIN Assistant and enter the deceased person's legal information.You'll need certain documents to prove it's legal to open the account. In this detailed guide of Utah inheritance laws, we break down intestate succession, probate, taxes, what makes a will valid and more. Gather your documents. Millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the state every year. We are sorry for your loss and understand that settling an estate can seem overwhelming. The inheritor will usually also need to provide a certified copy of the death certificate. I had a similar issue. The country where the death occurs or the decedent is domiciled.