When you find yourself Starting the probate process: Dealing with the Will, you should be fully prepared to deal with the many aspects involved in this process including the funeral arrangements, the reading of and comprehension of the will, and so forth. If you don’t know much about any of this you can ask questions or go online to read about the general circumstances that happen at these meetings. It is always best to get yourself prepared by reading up on the different aspects of the process so you are better prepared for what your about to discuss and how you fit into the outcome.