Buying a property with a deceased owner

[Noah Carrico]

The title and mortgage are all still in the name of the deceased owner. Her closest living relative is a daughter who lives out of state. I have not been able to find any records of a probate, will or deed that would have transferred ownership. Additionally, the mortgage has gone into default and is now in pre-foreclosure and will be put up for auction this December. I would like to try to buy the property before then, if possible. What options are there in a situation like this? Any relevant advice or perspective are welcome.