A "pay on death" (POD) account (i.e., an account belonging to the decedent that names a beneficiary on death) generally avoids probate, as does an insurance policy with a named beneficiary.
Some jurisdictions may alter the the POD rules, so you may need to check with a local attorney. However, insurance policy transfers are uniform everywhere in the USA.
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