There are
various ways to avoid probate which include the use
of a revocable living trust, joint
titling of assets, or using beneficiary designations for estate
assets.
Some individuals over at Facepunch took a look inside the
various files
of the PC version
of Metal Gear Solid 5 and uncovered quite a few unused
assets and even found a
title card amongst the data that was called Peace, making that a possible not released third chapter.