Deed is not in sellers name Atlanta

[Michael Nabors]

Is there a way to go about closing a deal without the original deed? The owners/parents past away and the child is looking to sell. Been past over 10 years and never went to probate. The current executor has no executor paperwork and simply doesn't know where the paperwork is. No will was filled by the parents. A closing attorney told me to get ready for a very long process location the air's to all the parties who could possibly be involved. Is there anything I can do or recommendations? 

Atlanta Georgia