Turns out she had a sibling and a couple nieces several states away that wanted to retrieve her belongings.Once she's out, renovate and move on.

I am the executor but the proceeds will be divided between 3 siblings.

Another suggestion for families with adult siblings, parents and siblings is to see if they are all living together now. 

The problem with this option is that my brother would not qualify for a mortgage and would need a cosigner or I (or another sibling) would have to purchase the home in our name and then put the title in his name after the note is paid.   

The problem with this option is that my brother would not qualify for a mortgage and would need a cosigner or I (or another sibling) would have to purchase the home in our name and then put the title in his name after the note is paid.

We found one and that one had the siblings sign a bill of sale dated back to the previous property transfer as the executor of his estate. 

The biggest pitfall here is that unless you have an agreement in writing as to what everyone's duties and responsibilities are and then mother-in-law dies, a sibling or even another relative might make a claim to the property.

My siblings live near there which is why we don't want to get too far away.

That would be located at the county Viatal Statistics department.Whomever filled it out (relative, sibling, son, daughter, etc.) will be your first point of contact or if you since you know of the owner's name check to see if a probate case has been filed.Probate laws vary from state to state and my understanding is the property is going to have to go through the court probate process.

Parents, friends, siblings?