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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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Wills and trusts: which estate planning tools are best?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Every estate is different, and each Louisiana adult has different goals for the future. Estate planning should be unique to the individual objectives, and that requires exploring the different tools…

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Planning for end-of-life-care important for many individuals

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Certain types of medical conditions will progress over time, and those who suffer from these conditions may eventually be unable to speak for themselves. This means it’s important for these…

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Mistakes with an estate plan can be costly later

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

When there are problems with certain estate planning documents and decisions, they may not be obvious until years later when it’s time to settle the estate. Errors and oversights can…

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All adults can benefit from estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

It’s not easy to plan for the future, especially when it requires thinking about what will happen to assets and property after passing. Louisiana adults may delay estate planning because…

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What are Usufruct and Usufructuary in Louisiana?

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

There are many terms that you will hear when you work on your estate plan. Some are easy to understand. There are others you do not hear outside of the…

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Estate planning could prevent leaving matters up to chance

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

For some Louisiana residents, it can take a jarring event to spur them to take certain action. For example, seeing a friend or family member become seriously ill may prompt…

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