You are an Executor, now known as an "Estate Trustee". What do you do? As an Estate Trustee, your responsibilities are many. The following checklist, although not exhaustive, can assist you with the administration of a basic estate.
if Will provides for trusts, set up testamentary trust(s) and arrange for on-going review of investments and compliance with terms of trust(s), with professional advisors.
Please note that the above Checklist is not exhaustive, but is intended to assist with the administration of a basic estate.