How do I find info on abandoned property where owner is deceased

Question

I found a property where all of the ownership info is for a deceased person.  The taxes were last paid in 2018 (the deceased passed away in 2011, so someone paid the bills!).  There is a city notice on the front door addressed to the property and the person who is deceased, the assessor and tax info are all addressed to the property and the deceased.  How do I find out who to contact to discuss buying the property?  I need help with my detective work!

Theo Van Soest · Answer

Thanks Trent!  Yeah, should be a fun process.  Not sure what comes out of all of this, but I'm destined to learn something!  Where would you look to run a background check to find next of kin?    I've never done anything like that, so I don't have the first clue as to what I'm doing! ;-)  I'll check with the utilities too although they have all filed liens on the property.  Thanks for the info.

Trent Stone · Answer

HAHA, that sounds fun. Let us know if you figure it out.

I'm guessing nothing showed up in probate? You can run a background check on the deceased and it should show you next of kin. Once you get next of kin just start emailing and calling until you find out what happened and who is paying for it. Also, I'm pretty sure utilities are public record in Las Vegas. Get a hold of the utility companies and see if you can find out who's been paying then skip trace the number. Someone might be checking the mail. Just send a handwritten note and ask them what's going on.

Good luck!!