An executor is someone appointed in a will to distribute the estate of the testator in accordance with the wishes set out in the will
It is important to take care when choosing an executor. An essential quality of your chosen executor is that you trust them. If you are appointing more than one executor you will want them to be able to work well together.
Executors can be friends and family members. For more complex estates, you may decide to appoint a professional executor. Alternatively, a lay executor can obtain professional advice as and when required.
You should also consider where your executor is located. You will usually want them to be in the same country as you. If you were to move abroad, however, it might be sensible for the executor to be in the same jurisdiction in which probate will need to be obtained for the will.