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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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IRS honors proposed deductions for estates and trusts

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Asset protection is critically important to ensure a suitable retirement and financial legacy for your spouse and heirs. It also can help to solidify your retirements years. Many Baton Rouge-area…

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Leveraging the benefits of a revocable living trust

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

\For some Louisiana adults, drafting a will is sufficient for their estate planning needs. This document allows them to decide what will happen to their assets after they pass, plan…

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Aging parents should consider the interests of adult children

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Louisiana parents understand the importance of making certain types of estate plans that will protect the interests of their children. These types of plans will address issues such as guardianship…

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Updating an existing estate plan could be essential

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Every Louisiana adult can benefit from the protections provided by a complete estate plan, regardless of wealth or age. However, life is unpredictable, and things change over time. Life changes…

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Power of attorney: An important part of a complete estate plan

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Last Modified on Dec 29, 2025

People often assume all they need in order to have a complete estate plan is a will. In reality, there are other tools available that will allow them to have…

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Costly but fixable mistakes in estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

An estate plan can provide security and peace of mind for Louisiana adults who want to have a say in what happens to their assets and care for their loved…

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