Being paying mortgage, taxes, insurance on a property for the last 5 yaears that is not in my name how can I claim ownership?

Is your brother-in-law still alive? If he is, you may be able to buy the property from him. All you need is for him to issue a deed from him to you, transferring his interest in the property. If that doesn't work, you could allow the property taxes to go delinquent, which would result in the property being sold at auction, and you could purchase the property from the county and get a sheriff's deed in your name. You have a few options, but it's hard to tell without more information. For more information about what I do and how I may be able to help, please visit: http://mosslawhouston.com/houstonoil-gas/