Florida Probate Fee Calculator (Fla. Stat. 733.617 & 733.6171)
Florida sets presumptively reasonable compensation for both the personal representative (Fla. Stat. § 733.617) and the estate's attorney (§ 733.6171) as a percentage schedule of the estate's value. This calculator applies both statutes.
Florida Probate Fee Calculator
Personal Representative Commission (§ 733.617)
| Estate value | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $1 million | 3% |
| $1–5 million | 2.5% |
| $5–10 million | 2% |
| Above $10 million | 1.5% |
Attorney's Presumptive Fee (§ 733.6171)
| Estate value | Presumptive fee |
|---|---|
| $40,000 or less | $1,500 |
| $40,000–$70,000 | $2,250 |
| $70,000–$100,000 | $3,000 |
| $100,000–$1 million | $3,000 + 3% over $100,000 |
| $1–3 million | 2.5% on that band |
| $3–5 million | 2% |
| $5–10 million | 1.5% |
| Above $10 million | 1% |
Both schedules are presumptions: extraordinary services (litigation, tax work, real estate sales) support more; objecting beneficiaries can argue for less. The attorney fee statute also requires specific disclosures to the client. For the court itself, see our Miami-Dade Probate Division guide.
Serving as Personal Representative — or Questioning the Fees?
We advise personal representatives on taking compensation correctly and represent beneficiaries when fees claimed exceed the statute. Both schedules are presumptions, and both get litigated.
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licensed Florida attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of legal topics. He can be reached at 786-522-1411 or [email protected].
