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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 Are The Biggest Threats To Estate Planning in Louisiana?

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Planning for the future can be complicated and overwhelming, and this is why many Louisiana adults avoid this process. They may assume they don’t really need an estate plan for…

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How beneficiaries could derail estate planning efforts

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

The intent of an estate plan is to have control over what happens with assets and wealth after passing. Through specific strategies and properly implemented tools, a Louisiana adult can…

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Has the time come to update your estate plan?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

As life changes, Louisiana residents may need to revisit certain areas of their lives to ensure that the changes they face do not cause any discrepancies. For example, if you…

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What is the primary role of the executor of an estate?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

After the passing of a loved one, friends and family will have the responsibility of settling his or her Louisiana estate. This means paying remaining bills, locating and valuing assets…

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What can a Louisiana adult learn from Prince’s estate?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy, but it is a process that is especially important for those who have a lot of wealth and valuable assets. The singer…

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Important questions for creating an estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Making legal and financial preparations for the future can be a challenging, complex process. It is not always easy to determine what may be important years in the future, and…

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