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If the house had been awarded to your parent before they passed away, you should be able to get the house (unless they wrote a will saying otherwise).
Yes, you would need to transfer the house into your own name before you could leave it to beneficiaries in your will.
It depends whether there is a clause in your mother's will that precludes inheritance being part of the beneficiary's joint estate.
You should be able to get copies from the Master's Office where the death was registered.
No, the debt must first be paid from the deceased estate before the title deed can be transferred.
When it comes to property, agreements must be in writing and signed by all parties involved.
It depends whether she left a will, if you were married in community of property, and if you had an antenuptial contract.
Go to the Master's office or magistrate's court with an application on form J251 and certified proof of the account holder's identity.
If you are the legal owner of the house, you do not need to transfer it to her. Maybe you can work out a setup that benefits you both.
First report the death to the Master of the High Court. The Master will appoint a representative to have the letter of authority to wind up the estate.