In fact, one of the purposes of a will is to relieve the executor or personal representative of the obligation to post a bond. In most cases, the signatures of the spouse and adult children on the petition to probate are the only signatures necessary before probating the will. If there are minor children, then delays can occur, but not of significant length. In most cases where there is a minor child, the Probate Court will appoint a person called a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the minor child or children. In most cases where a will is offered for probate, this appointment is a formality because the will itself was made to advance the well being of the children.
Any delay is insignificant.
In most cases the guardian examines the documents and signs off on the probate of the written will. Delays will occur where no will was left, and the guardian ad litem is representing the minor children in an administration situation. Not in most cases to have the will admitted to probate. Where a will does not contain the proper language, or where an heir may be missing, a delay of a month will occur between filing the petition and the determination regarding probate. This happens not infrequently with estranged children.