She claims there is no way to clear the title and settle the (possible) overdue inheritance tax without the assistance of the current owner.  

This is why you don't claim mortgage payments on your taxes

I was even thinking of going to a lawyer to review the situation to see if there are grounds for financial claims.

Did the insurance company pay the claim?

I did file a claim with my INS which provides coverage because the tree fell and damaged my fence.

They claim to be much more specific, which makes you think they are more valuable, but in the end my response rate has about the same, but with a higher cost and less mailings sent out. 

There is a slight possibility it could show up on Auction.com as the bank could try to sell before they collect on the mortgage insurance claim and transfer to FNMA.  

If the property is no longer an OO and you have a claim, they may not pay.  

My agent told me that if an investor were to just buy a standard policy and a claim is made on vacant property with work in progress the insurer won't pay a cent.     

Section179 simply lets you claim the full depreciation Now, as opposed to being spread out over 5-7 years.