This opportunity has landed in my hands and I’m lost.

[Brandon Holley]

Good morning Bpeeps.. I’m lost right now in the situation that has landed in my lap and if anyone has ever gone threw anything similar I would love your feedback or feedback in general.

My grandmothers brother passed away back in Jan (Rip Roy) with no will on the property and no kids or wife to pass down. It’s has fallen upon my grandmothers older sister to maintain and or figure out what she wants to do about the mortgage on the property and she wants nothing to do with it and would rather see it get foreclosed and I don’t want that to happen. 

I happily said I would take it over and she is fine with me doing this but i don’t know what to do next. Do I have to go through probate court so I can have power of the estate? I’ve done a lot of research and still on going. I just wanted to toss this in the air for any of the great minds that are here to help. 

Thanks B.Holley

[Amanda G.]

Hi Brandon,
I think you haven't gotten an answer because this really needs a lawyer. I wouldn't want to guess who next of kin is, and what the laws in your state say about the estates of people without wills. If you see value in the house, it is probably worth the investment to get good local advice. Good luck!