About Michael Decarlo

Michael DeCarlo received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Akron School of Law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986. Michael also is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michael is an Ohio Bar Association Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.

Michael's areas of practice involve extensive experience in:

Estate planning and Probate, including the preparation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, family limited partnerships, and private foundations.

State and Federal estate, estate income, trust income, and gift tax return preparation and audit defense. Business succession planning for business owners.

Real estate law, including negotiation and preparation of real estate contracts, commercial and residential leases, tax deferred exchanges, subdivision restrictions, condominium documents, homeowners and condominium associations, and mortgage based financing documents.

General business law, including formation of corporations (including professional, subchapter S, C, and tax exempt), partnerships, limited liability companies, documents governing entity operations, acquisitions, mergers, liquidations, asset and ownership interest transfers, and financing transactions.

Michael is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association (member, sections on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law; Corporate Counsel; Real Property Law). Akron Bar Association (member, committees on Business and Corporate Law; Taxation; Real Property Law; Estate Planning and Probate Law (Chairman 1998-1999); Real Property Law. Tax and Estate Planning Council of Akron.

 

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Estate Planning
Posted by Allen
December 18, 2024
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Highly knowledgeable on estate planning. Responsive and trustworthy. He also knows the legal environment in Akron and was able to refer to another highly skilled attorney when the issue did not fall in his. Area of expertise.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Jefferson
September 03, 2025
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Ok My mother hired this loser to wind up her affairs after her death. Took him nearly 5 years to sell a house and appraise a few pieces of art and custume jewelry. Sadly the guy left the esteemed law firm of Roderick, Linton Belfance - Akron. to pursue life in private practice. (I suspect his book of business had dwindled to nothing. During the 5 years, the vacant home experienced a burst pipe (that the neighbors found when water was draining from the garage). LOSER!! Didnt care, wouldnt take phone calls, wouldnt return phone calls. Maybe private practice has changed that but i do not think so!! DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!!! He is an avoiding, passive aggressive piece of dog excrement!!. Ask him about the Carole Satterfield Matter!! Love to hear his side!?!?!? Thank you for your time.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Other 2
    • Business Planning, Entity Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Estate Planning and Probate

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Ohio
    1986, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    1989, District of Columbia
    Memberships
    Akron, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Akron C. Blake McDowell School of Law
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    Wooster, Ohio, October 6, 1960

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