@Toria Posey https://www.jwbrealestatecapital.com/what-is-probate-real-estate-investing/
Just did a quick google search. Depends on where that property is in the probate process. If your neighbor had a will or not.
I definitely start contacting Agents and the Probate Court asap. You will get the answers your looking for there.
Your best bet is to learn everything about that property and make moves now. Dont wait for somone on here to tell you the answers.
The probate Courts should be able to give you the answers you need.
As for a deal. Its certainly possible. Just depends on the property. How much repairs it needs ect.
If the state takes it, they will want the best deal possible for them.
If family takes ownership of it through a WILL, you might get a deal because they dont want the hassle of the legal process, paying for repairs, selling it ect.
Again, do the research! You dont know until you take action! Good luck! Hope it goes your way.