When a relative or a parent passes away, it is always distressing for the family. Not only will they have to cope with the grief, but they will probably have to handle many practical things as well. One of those things may be selling a loved one's home after their death. If the deceased has a will, the will names the people they want to deal with their estate. The people named in the will are the executors responsible for collecting the assets, paying off any debts and taxes,