The executor takes on the role and responsibility of the administration of the Estate, managing the Deceased’s assets prior to sale, paying for ongoing bills related to the maintenance and upkeep of real property and personal property, liquidating the assets after receiving the estate grant, retaining an accountant to deal with the necessary tax filings, and creating a financial report (“accounting”) to all estate beneficiaries before distributing any monies. It can be a lot of work to take on this role, so be prepared to spend some time managing these matters for the estate.