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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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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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Create a lasting legacy through estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

While it is impossible to predict the future, there are steps one can take that allow him or her to decide what will happen to personal property, assets and medical…

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Estate Planning For Second Marriage in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2025

When planning to marry for a second time, there are important legal and financial steps necessary to protecting long-term interests. Certain estate planning steps allow a Louisiana adult to avoid…

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Providing proof of U.S. citizenship in a passport application

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

A passport ranks as one of the most vital documents a U.S. citizen can possess. This essential document provides more than the ability to travel to a foreign country. It…

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