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Azelie Ziegler Shelby

Azelie Ziegler Shelby is an attorney at Shelby Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, estate planning, immigration, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law, with a strong background in motion practice. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1993, she is also admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where she served on the Jessup International Moot Court Team.

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Understanding trusts and their role in a complete estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Every estate plan is different as each Louisiana adult will have different goals for his or her estate after passing away and unique wishes regarding health care in case of…

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Estate planning is trending, especially among young people

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

While predicting the future is impossible, there are ways to make plans that allow one to look to the future with confidence. Estate planning is a way to consider future…

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Protection against life’s uncertainty with a strong estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

It is impossible to predict what is going to happen in the future. However, there are certain types of documents one can include in an estate plan that will provide…

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An estate plan needs to work as soon as it’s necessary

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

The best plans mean nothing if they are impossible to execute when it’s time to do so. Estate planning is a process of putting certain plans in place and drafting…

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Why estate plans should be audited

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Estate planning is an important process for adults of all ages, but it is not a one-and-done effort. Estate plans should evolve over time as life circumstances change and new…

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Companies struggle with current H-1B visa policies

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is continuing its trend of high rates of H-1B visa denials. The denials are in line with stated intentions by President Donald…

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