The executor of a wasiyyah — and, in classical usage, guardian of minor children.
In Islamic law
The wasi carries out the bequest, settles debts and may have care of minors. Scholars generally require the wasi to be of sound judgement and trustworthy.
In Canadian law
Maps onto two separate Canadian appointments: the estate trustee for the property, and the guardian of the person for minor children. A Canadian will should name both explicitly, since one appointment does not imply the other.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.