Homeowner is deceased, No probate or Will

[Rafael Campos]

I came across a few properties that are vacant and the owner is deceased with no will, No children but some family members I could skip trace. No probate is open. What can I do to see who owns the property now to make a offer to. Or should I let these type of properties with these problems go?

[Mark Pedroza]

Request the death certificate from the county. Whomever filled it out will be your first point of contact. When you make contact with a family member, inquire about buying out their interest in the property then you'll be able to initiate the probate process.

Right now consider that the property has a title issue that you'll want to cure.