Purchasing a Property in Probate

[Jared Pinkus]

I found a property in probate that I am interested in purchasing but I've been given the runaround. 

The property owner passed away four years ago and has been vacant ever since. I have contacted the County Register of Probate, County Treasurer and City Administrator. Nobody seems to know whom to contact to make an offer. Needless to say, there are four years of back taxes and the property will go into foreclosure but that won't happen for another year. Does anyone have experience purchasing a property in probate? I'd love to know how to acquire this property.