An executor is responsible for managing and settling your estate. This can include:
Paying funeral expenses for them estate and other urgent costs
Applying for probate, which is the court authorisation to administer your estate
Taking an inventory of all your assets
Distributing the assets to the people you want to receive them
Paying bills, closing accounts, and doing admin, like income tax returns
Managing any claims made against your estate.
Managing any “rights to use” set up in your will