You can claim the interest.
When you get to that section
Deductions & Credits
Your Home
Mortgage Interest, Points, Refinancing, and Insurance START or UPDATE
Select Primary Home
Select "Our names are not on the 1098, or neither of our names are listed first on the 1098." on the "Doi any of these situations apply?" screen
Enter the information reported on the 1098 including your mother's name and address
You are allowed to claim the interest because you paid it, and you have ownership interest.
Your basis in the house is the fair Market Value on the date of passing,
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