How soon after death does a will get dealt with?

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes for a will to get sorted after some one dies, and how are beneficiaries notified? is it something the solicitor deals with? Also if a family of the deceased were opposed to someone recieving their share according to will, can they do anything about it? Not sure if someone will feature in a will, are they made "public"?
Thanks.

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Your solicitor should be able to help you with your queries, to be on the safe side.

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