Biography And Reviews
Michael is a Partner, Solicitor and co-Head of the Private Wealth and Succession team.
Michael joined Ramsdens in 2010 and then went on to complete his Training Contract with the firm. Michael qualified as a Solicitor in 2015 and specialises in Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trust and Estate Administration, including Testate and Intestate Estates.
Michael acts for individual clients in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and advises Executors/Administrators/Trustees in Estate administration where there is a valid Will, or where there is not and the Rules of Intestacy apply. Michael administers Estates from first instruction, to Grant and IHT applications, all the way through to the distribution of the Estate.
Michael administers Estates across the country and corresponds with a large number of beneficiaries in the UK and all over the world. As Intestate Estates (where an individual has passed away without leaving a Will) are inherited by the entitled heirs under the Intestacy Rules, Michael instructs and liaises with International Probate Genealogists on a regular basis on behalf of Clients. Dependent on the circumstances of the demise of the individual, Michael will liaise with numerous institutions and individuals including, Coroners; Councils; Police; Informants and the Government Legal Department Bona Vacantia Division.
Michael has appeared on the BBC programme Heir Hunters as part of his involvement in Intestate Estates that have had the involvement of International Probate Genealogist.
Michael was also a former Trustee at Community Transport Calderdale (CTC). CTC aim to provide transport for those residents of Calderdale and Kirklees who cannot access existing forms of transport provision for reasons of ill health, isolation, disability, poverty or social exclusion.
Michael is a Dementia Friend and encourages others to make a positive difference to people living with dementia in their community. Michael also regularly attends the AGE UK free legal advice clinic in Halifax and Huddersfield.
Michael was recommended in The Legal 500, 2023.
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Michael Robinson in Halifax dealt with the Intestate Estate of my late cousin between February 2024 and June 2025. Despite it being a very small estate, he gave it his full professional attention at all times. Especially in the face of a very last minute hiccup that had the potential to prolong the matter for months. Whatever your legal problem is, I would not hesitate to recommend Ramsdens.” Private Wealth & Succession Client
We received great service and representation from the team at Ramsdens Solicitors. Michael and his team Linda, Ffion and several others, were always very responsive to our emails and questions. Always replying in a very timely manner, keeping us updated on everything along the way. Considering we are all in different countries this made their professionalism and attention to detail very impressive and much appreciated.” Private Wealth & Succession Client
I would like to take an opportunity to thank you for your hard work on our behalf over the past couple of years. We are all so grateful because you took the load off our shoulders and were so patient with us. Certainly, we would have been completely lost.” Private Wealth & Succession Client
I would like to say a big thank you for your help and guidance and the smooth transition of our estate and also your team you’ve all been brilliant and professional.” Private Wealth & Succession Client
Michael achieved the perfect balance between professional and friendly, explaining all the complications clearly and answering our many questions promptly and patiently. If there were six stars, we would give them to him!” Private Wealth & Succession Client