Homeowner Passed Away, Now in Pre-Foreclosure

[Ryan Taylor]

Alright, so I'm aware that the current owner has passed away (I'm not aware of any other owners on title right now) in early January 2019 but it seems that he was missing his payments prior to death. I know there is a decent amount of time before it hits auction.

But I'm trying to figure the rest of it out. Since he passed away, doesn't it go to probate with the state and they have control of it presumably until it is fully foreclosed on? I'm trying to find the right person regarding who to contact for a owner who passed away and is now in foreclosure. Who's the decider on if it sells? 

Washington state if it matters.

Thanks