(a) Whenever an attorney isretained by a client to render services in connection with any action, claimor proceeding in the Surrogate's Court, the attorney shall be requiredto enter into a written retainer with the client stating, inter alia, theservices to be performed, the compensation to be paid for such services andthe mode of payment therefor. Attorneys shall include a copy of a retaineragreement with the initial filing of any court papers.
(b) Failure to enter into andfile such retainer agreement will be considered by the court on any applicationfor legal fees and may constitute a ground for disallowance of fees.