That should get a response from him (not recommending actually moving it without attorney confirmation but tell him that) - that typically will get a response.

She went MIA and even when I dropped the notice at her house her only response was to let her know when a court date is scheduled.

Depending on the lease and receiving the death certificate send the check to either "the estate of XXX" or if Dad was also on as a financially responsible party I'd make it out to "Dad, or the Estate of XXX" so he could deposit it himself. 

The tenant's month to month lease stipulates that the tenant is responsible for all utilities, including water and I recently spoke to them to tell them the water bill must be paid up and brought current.

We only get a few responses, but it is helpful.

I appreciate your detailed response.

I'd like them to be responsible for any upkeep there might be.

@Alecia LovelessI appreciate your response!

Did you get the help you need and were they responsive to your questions/phone calls?

You are also responsible for their training.