what are the duties of a exector of a estate?

The fiduciary duty of an executor is a high standard. There is a long list of duties to undertake. Your probate attorney can talk to you in detail but some big ones: - Get named Executor by the probate court; - Inventory all assets; - Send out statutory notices required by law;  - Ascertain all creditors and send them notice of the probate;  - Determine the heirs; - Make sure assets are properly insured during probate; - File petition, get order from court and distribute assets! Good luck. -John