An executor is appointed to carry out the terms of a will and ensures that the final wishes are fulfilled and all assets are settled.   

Everyone can benefit from an estate plan, and contrary to popular belief, it does not need to be complicated. A basic estate plan only has four elements to it: your last will, a living will, and two powers of attorney. Each item shares a common goal: to make sure your needs and values are heard when you can no longer express them. While most people don’t like to ponder their own demise, putting an estate plan together is an easy and practical measure for you and your family.