Acceptable procedure for pursuing abandoned property in an estate

[Devin Beverage]

I found an abandoned property while "driving for dollars" and after some research I found out that it's owned/in an estate because the owner must have died. After more research I believe I've found a landline phone number and address of the daughter. I've been looking through the information for probate deals, and from what I've seen this is a little different because it's not technically probate. 

I've seen some back and forth about whether you should call or only send letters to get initial contact with heirs/estate holders (out of privacy or respect I suppose?). What are your feelings? If I've found a phone number, is it fair game? 

Also, and the more important question/request, could you please provide a link or give me a run-through of how such a conversation should be handled? I'm mainly curious about questions like, "How did you get this number/find information about my property?"

Thanks in advance, everyone.

[Rick H.]

While you are pacing back and forth, talking yourself into and out of calling and debating this in your head, someone else may be taking action.

The funny thing is that the Daughter may be hoping, no make tgat praying, that someone will come along and help her.

Pull the trigger. Write, call AND knock.