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June 27, 2012 06:00.
You need to probate her estate and be named as administrator/trix so you have the power to deal with and for her estate. This will allow you to transfer the real estate in accordance with the laws of intestate succession to you and whoever else is entitled to her property.
For a sense of what is involved in administering an estate in most states, please see the following two articles: Estate & Probate Administration: Do Not Try This On Your Own at http://www.sjfpc.com/page1.html and Pennsylvania Probate & Estate Administration: Executor Duties at http://www.sjfpc.com/pennsylvania_probate_estat.... Be sure to hit the like button after these articles if you found them helpful.
Get an estates attorney to assist you.
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