What is the executor of a will?

An executor of a will is a person named by you, or court appointed, to administer your estate upon your death. This person will have obligations to creditors, tax authorities and your beneficiaries, who receive assets under the will. The person you choose as an executor should be someone you know well and knows you well enough to consider their duty and carry out your last wishes. They must process the maturity and sense of responsibility the assignment requires.
In general anyone can perform as an executor. The exceptions usually are being a minor, 18 years or less or convicted felons. Some states do not permit, or have requirements for persons living out of the jurisdiction. Check on the laws applicable in your State.
The executor will have duties to perform depending on the complexity of the will.
An executor has to find the deceased assets and manage them until they are distributed. He has to run the “day to day’ requirements of the estate. Property maintenance,utility bills etc Requesting certified death certificates. They will be required for banking institutions, government agencies, insurance and others. Do an inventory of the assets. These include property, bank accounts, personal property, real estate, savings accounts, titles, safe deposits and other. Do an inventory of the liabilities. Outstanding loans, taxes and other liabilities. Determine if court proceedings are needed. Sometimes there is a sole beneficiary, or the amount of the estate doesn’t require probate court. If court proceedings are needed, or required, the will must be filed. Each state has its own policies and laws. Paying the bills and taxes of the estate. Manage, and maintenance of the property. Close bank accounts belonging to the deceased and open a checking account for the estate to pay the estate’s debts and other obligations if needed. File claims for life and other insurances . Notify the death to banks and pertinent government agencies. Maintain records of the proceedings, actions and appearances as the executor for the estate and notify the beneficiaries in a timely and frequent manner, in writing if possible. Close the estate and its accounts after claims against the estate are paid. Distribute the remaining assets among the beneficiaries.