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What Does a Successor Trustee Cost in Florida?<\/h1>

Attorney fees and trustee compensation are not one fixed figure. They depend on the trust instrument, the assets involved and the scope of work. Trust Counsel, PL focuses on trust and estate matters from its Coral Gables office.<\/p>

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Marenco \u00b7 Published October 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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How much does a successor trustee typically cost? The answer depends on the trust instrument, the assets involved, and the facts of each case. Attorney fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work. A trustee’s own pay depends on what the trust says and on applicable Florida law. This page explains some of the cost categories and how they are set. It does not quote rates, retainers, or price ranges. Read it as a starting point, not a quote. Trust Counsel, PL is a Florida trusts and estates law firm. Its only office is in Coral Gables, Florida.<\/p>\n

What a Successor Trustee Does and Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n

A successor trustee may be a person or institution named in a trust to take over when the first trustee can no longer serve, depending on the governing trust instrument and applicable Florida law. For background on how different types of trusts<\/a> are structured, see this overview.<\/p>\n

The trust document may name who comes next, depending on its terms and applicable Florida law. What that person must do depends on the governing trust instrument and applicable Florida law. No single task list fits every trust.<\/p>\n

When a trusteeship must be filled, Florida law may provide an order for filling it, depending on the governing trust instrument and the facts of each case (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0704<\/a>). Depending on the governing trust instrument and applicable Florida law, a successor named in the trust may come first. Next comes a person the qualified beneficiaries agree on unanimously. Last, the court may appoint someone.<\/p>\n

This page is for named successor trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs. It explains likely cost categories before you decide how to proceed.<\/p>\n

Trust Counsel’s lawyer can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. The firm does not serve as a fiduciary itself.<\/p>\n\n

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The Short Answer: How Fees Are Determined<\/h2>\n

Attorney fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work. No single figure applies to every trust.<\/p>\n

The scope depends on the trust instrument, the assets, the number of beneficiaries, whether a court proceeding is needed, and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n

The Florida Bar’s fee rule<\/a> lists several factors. Other factors may also affect the agreed fee, depending on the scope of work and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n

Trustee pay is a separate question. Depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case, a trustee may be entitled to compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances if the trust does not set it.<\/p>\n

If the trust does set it, a court may allow more or less in limited cases. One example is when the trustee’s duties differ substantially from those expected when the trust was created, under \u00a7 736.0708(2)<\/a>. Whether any pay applies depends on the trust and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n

What Drives the Cost of Trust Administration<\/h2>\n

The scope of the work drives cost. Several factors shape that scope.<\/p>\n