An executor (or estate trustee in some provinces) is the person named in a will to administer the deceased's estate. Executor responsibilities include locating and securing assets, paying debts and taxes, distributing property according to the will, and managing any ongoing matters until the estate is fully settled. Being executor is a significant responsibility that can take months or years for complex estates. Executors must act impartially among beneficiaries, keep detailed records, and may be personally liable for errors. They're entitled to compensation for their work, often specified in the will or by provincial law. When someone dies without a will (intestate), the court appoints an administrator to handle similar duties. People writing wills should choose executors carefully, considering organizational abilities, trustworthiness, and willingness to serve, and should discuss the role with potential executors beforehand.