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What is the role of an executor in administering an estate?

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What duties and responsibilities does an executor have in managing and distributing an estate?

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An executor's role includes gathering and managing the deceased's assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries.

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The executor must act in the best interests of the estate and comply with the wishes outlined in the will.

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