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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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What factors are going to affect estate planning in the future?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

It’s impossible to predict what will happen in the future, but through careful legal and financial planning, a Louisiana adult can have a measure of control over certain things. Estate…

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Common estate planning errors after second marriages

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Significant changes in life should also bring significant changes in long-term legal and financial strategies. Estate planning is an important step for Louisiana adults of all ages, particularly those who…

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10 Signs Of Undue Influence Of Your Estate Plan in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2025

Estate planning can be a challenging and deeply personal process. You certainly have ideas about how you would like to divide your estate, but you may also look to others…

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Lessons in estate planning from the rich and famous

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Many people assume that having significant wealth and valuable assets is the primary reason to have an estate plan. In reality, most Louisiana adults can benefit from estate planning, but…

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Have these estate planning myths stopped you from planning?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

When some Louisiana residents hear the phrase “estate plan,” they may have several thoughts run through their minds. Those thoughts may include, “I don’t need an estate plan. I’m not…

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Tough questions can lead to better plans for businesses

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Thinking about and planning for the future can be difficult tasks for some Louisiana business owners. It is not always easy to think about what will happen after passing away…

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