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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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Both young and old benefit from having a plan for the future

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

It can be difficult to think about and plan for the future, especially when one does not see the need for it. Young people in Louisiana may believe that because…

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A practical estate planning strategy for adults

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

One aspect of planning for the future is laying out financial and legal intentions for estate assets after one’s passing. It may also include planning for the possibility of a…

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Could A Springing Power Of Attorney Suit Your Needs in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

You and many other Louisiana residents understand the importance of having an estate plan. However, you may still have questions about what you want to include in your personal plan.…

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Addressing Physical Assets in Louisiana Estate Plan

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Louisiana adults often spend their lives earning, saving and accumulating assets. After a benefactor’s passing, loved ones and beneficiaries must decide what happens to a decedent’s physical assets. In many…

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Transferring wealth the right way

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Last Modified on Feb 05, 2025

One important aspect of estate planning is deciding what will happen to hard-earned assets and wealth in the future. Transferring wealth to heirs and beneficiaries is an important goal for…

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How Does One Draft A Living Will in Louisiana?

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

Part of planning for the future includes making plans for what will happen in the event one is unable to express wishes regarding health care and medical needs for himself…

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