How do I find out who owns a property after the owner has died?

[Kurt Michaelson]

I found a property recently that is in terrible distress. The owner passed away a few years ago and may have left the house to one of his 3 children. That daughter whom may have received the house as an inheritance has since passed away.

The son lives in Dallas and is caring for his mother and she has been divorced from her husband prior to his death.

The 2nd daughter possibly lives in the house though no one knows for sure. I've spoken to the son and he is highly motivated to sell the property to use the funds from the sale to help provide care for his ailing mother and father-in-law. She is not being very responsive, or cooperative so far either.

How would I find out who is the owner of this property if the original owner has passed away? Please advise.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

[Geordy Rostad]

@Kurt Michaelson

He will have to petition the court to become the executor of her estate I think. Then he can dispose of all the assets, balance it out, and then pay out the heirs.