There's nothing wrong with contacting an executor by phone IF you have good reason to call.Here's my take on probate and sensitivity to an executor's grief: once someone has filed probate they're concerned with stuff (money, bills, heirs and ownership).

I just bought a house last month, but my management company didn't submit paperwork for change of ownership to DSS (Government Assisted Tenant) until the first of the month.

Perhaps in 40 or 50years, but not in 7.Maybe auto ownership could drop as taxis get better, but what about recreational driving and rural areas?

Obviously the taxes have to be taken care of before we assume ownership.

I wonder if their seemingly home ownership (with a divorce in the picture) might make them less of a risk?

If the is some kind of shared ownership who has agreed to the sale and under what terms?

When they terminate their lease they give up any ownership rights.This sounds a little fishy to me, but this person says they've been doing it this way for years and the condo bylaws specifically do not define what an owner "is".Anyone ever do this?

He’s verbally told me “you can do whatever you want with it when I’m gone: assume the mortgage/ownership, or just let the banks have it.”

James, ask your sister if she is willing to make the payment and give her some ownership in the property.

Its at the confirmation hearing that ownership is actually transferred.