What does an executor obtain upon fulfilling their role?

The executor obtains legal control over the estate's assets as a fundamental aspect of their responsibilities. When appointed, the executor is entrusted with the authority to manage the estate, ensuring that the deceased's wishes, as outlined in their will, are carried out properly. This includes gathering and safeguarding assets, paying debts and taxes, and ultimately distributing what remains to the beneficiaries.

This legal control allows the executor to make decisions regarding the handling of the estate’s assets, including overseeing sales of property or auctioned items, but it does not inherently provide them with personal ownership of these assets. The executor acts in a fiduciary capacity, meaning they must act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries, rather than for personal gain. Therefore, their primary role is about stewarding the estate's assets rather than acquiring them personally.

In contrast, the other options refer to benefits or actions that are not guaranteed outcomes of fulfilling the executor role. While a commission from sales of assets may be applicable in some cases, it is not a given that an executor receives this. Similarly, personal property from the estate and title to auctioned items would typically belong to the estate or the beneficiaries, not the executor themselves.