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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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Estate Planning For Collectors in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Planning for the future requires one to consider what he or she wishes regarding the distribution of personal property, potential medical needs and other things that could arise in the…

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Should I keep my estate plan a secret?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Planning for the future can be an uncomfortable process that requires you to make deeply personal decisions regarding your personal property and potential medical needs. There is no one-size-fits-all solution…

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Communicating intentions to loved ones when making an estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

It is never easy to consider the future when it comes to your own mortality and what will happen after you pass away. While it may be a difficult process,…

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Is a will the same thing as an estate plan?

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2025

You understand the importance of every adult taking the time to plan for the future. Legal and financial plans allow one to have a measure of control over certain matters,…

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Are Estate Planning Fees Tax Deductible in Louisiana?

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2025

Each Louisiana adult will benefit from the protections provided by an updated and carefully crafted estate plan with the help of an experienced Baton Rouge estate planning lawyer. However, one…

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Is retirement a good time to create an estate plan?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Your retirement is a time for which you’ve planned and prepared for much of your adult life. As you look toward your golden years, you may be most concerned with…

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