No. A will does not avoid probate. In fact, a will is the document that guides the probate court in distributing your assets.
Probate is the legal process through which a court oversees the administration of an estate. In some cases, probate can be relatively straightforward, but it still requires court involvement. Certain planning strategies, such as using a revocable living trust or proper beneficiary designations, can help reduce or simplify probate.