A variety of factors influence the costs of an estate. Please see F.S. Section 733.6171 regarding compensation of attorney for the personal representative. This statute can be found at the following web site:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Welcome/index.cfm?CFID=281097168&CFTOKEN=77818360
If you feel the retainer is too high, maybe you should get a quote from a different attorney.
Astrid de Parry, P.A.
107 E. Church St.
DeLand, FL
(386) 736-1223
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