Owner deceased, how can I buy property?

[Luis A.]

I am trying to buy a property where owner passed away, I spoke to the next of kin and they don't want the house. There is a mortgage on house. It's been 2 years now since owner passed away so I would have assumed bank would have foreclosed on it by now but county records still show the deceased man as the owner and the tax bill is still being mailed to the house in the owners name.

Any suggestion on what I can do to buy this house? Should I find out who has the mortgage and make the bank an offer?

Could the house be in probate and if so, what can I do about it?

Thanks,