An Administrator is what you have when you don't have an ExecutorAn executor is the person who carries out the instructions of the Will. . If you die without a will, or the will does not nominate an ExecutorAn executor is the person who carries out the instructions of the Will. , or the nominated ExecutorAn executor is the person who carries out the instructions of the Will.  declines the position, the court will appoint an Administrator. The Administrator will perform the same duties as expected of an ExecutorAn executor is the person who carries out the instructions of the Will. .