There is no formal reading of the will in most cases and no exact date for it. Instead, the executor receives a copy of the will and is responsible for notifying beneficiaries and admitting the will to probate court. The court confirms the will's validity during probate, and the assets are transferred to the beneficiary designations. The probate process could typically take around nine to 18 months. However, the length of the process depends on the state, the complexity of the will, and whether it’s contested.