Deal Still Under Deceased Name?

[Austin Faux]

So FYI I'm still rather new-ish at all of this....lol.  So I got a deal under contract from a guy that lives  out of state.  His mom passed away a while ago, and he's been taking care of the property from afar.  I decided to call up a local real estate agent to get a better idea about the area, and the realtor told me the property is still under the Mom's name.  I have no idea how to double check if that's true or not, but I'm assuming my contract with the Son is now void?

I haven't taken the deal to a title company yet because I'm trying to wholesale it.  My plan was after I get the second contract I would then take it a title company.  Maybe that's the wrong way to do it?

Any ideas on how to get this done?  I would totally love any help.

Thanks!