What does executor mean?
The Executor is the person or persons whom you appoint to administer your estate (for further information refer to Probate FAQs). We recommend that there be two Executors or one Executor but if he or she dies, then another Executor is appointed. This is merely to protect against the situation of an Executor dying before you and before you have a chance to update your Will for the appointment of a new Executor. An Executor should be someone you trust to deal with the assets in your estate in accordance with your wishes.