Executor, Eligibility
Any competent adult who is at least 18 years of age may serve as an executor.  An executor is not required to have a family relationship with you and is also not required to be a Pennsylvania resident.

In addition to people, an entity, such as a bank, may also serve provided the entity is authorized to act as a fiduciary in Pennsylvania.  Note that each entity has different standards for accepting the role of executor, such as the estimated compensation or complexity of the estate.

If you are considering naming an executor who is not a natural person, you may wish to contact that entity beforehand to determine its eligibility and willingness to serve in that capacity.

See: Executor, Ineligibility; Executor, Role and Duties