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Magdalena Ann Labranch
also known as Maggie A. Guzman, Magdalena A. LaBranch-Gonzales
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About Magdalena
Biography
Attorney with more than 16 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration and probate. Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Proven ability to organize, plan, and lead complex projects. Highly adept at drafting documents, agreements, stipulations and judgments. Able to communicate easily with attorneys, clients, mediators, insurance firms, and healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. Skilled at research, document preparation, and client interviews. MBA with an emphasis in team building and management.
2025 Northern California Super Lawyers
2024 Northern California Super Lawyers
2021 Northern California Rising Stars
2020 Northern California Rising Stars
2019 Northern California Rising Stars
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
16 years
Trusts
35%
Elder Law
10%
Probate
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Temmermand, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia
(408) 998-9700
Fax
2502 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, CA, 95128
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Magdalena Ann Labranch's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mary Ann | August 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent help provided to out of state client
Magdalena (Maggie) A. LaBranch-Gonzales, Attorney at Law with Litherland, Kennedy & Associates was excellent to work with as we navigated the process with Computershare to transfer stock shares from my deceased aunt's estate to my mother, her only living sibling. My aunt had passed without assigning...
Posted by Jill C | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, Thorough, and Knowledgeable
This is my third trust update. Each and every time, the lawyers have been professionals, thorough, and very knowledgeable. Specifically, working with Maggie actually made a boring activity fun!
Posted by egerald02201 | January 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Well - Organized Estate Planning
Maggie was terrific! She explained things in a way that was easily understood.
Posted by ofc65824 | November 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning Made Easy
Maggie is clear and thorough, and makes the process easy and pleasant!
Posted by Rosemary S | September 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal Trust Preparation
Preparation of comprehensive estate plan for my Trust. So many questions and all right answers. Magdalena is a true professional to work with and with just the right amount of humor. I feel like a huge burden has been lifted.
Magdalena Ann Labranch's Lawyer Endorsements
"Maggie is a skilled estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney. Maggie’s dedication to excellence and legal knowledge is commendable. She is committed to comprehensive planning and treats clients with compassion and care. I refer to Maggie with utmost confidence."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Maggie before I joined her as an Associate Attorney at Litherland, Kennedy & Associates. Maggie is not only knowledgeable and passionate about Estate Planning, but she has a unique way of expressing herself that makes it easy to understand what at times can be complex issues. She is dedicated, kind and a pleasure to work with."
"Magdalena is a compassionate counselor who puts her client's needs above all else. She spends a great deal of time with her clients to get to know them and their families, and drafts sophisticated estate planning documents to protect what is most important to each unique family. As a fellow lawyer, I can always count on Maggie's expertise in the field of estate planning if I ever need advice. I endorse Magdalena as both a fantastic lawyer and an even better person."
"Magdalena (Maggie) is a fantastic attorney! She is very knowledgeable and she deeply cares about her clients. Maggie makes a genuine effort to connect with her clients – to better understand their goals and concerns so that she may provide the best legal recommendations possible. I frequently collaborate with Maggie to design and implement creative estate planning strategies. Maggie is an invaluable member of our office, and I am privileged to work with her."
"I am very impressed with Magdalena Labranch and her credentials. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Labranch is one of the finest attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession."
"Maggie and I have worked on several wrongful termination cases as co-counsel. She is adept at learning new law quickly and efficiently. Her writing skills are outstanding and she is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
2025 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
2024 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law
Associations
2020 - Present
Women's Networking AllianceExecutive Board, Member
2017 - Present
Silicon Valley Bar AssociationExecutive Committee, Member
2012 - Present
Red Power Divas
2009 - Present
State Bar of California
2008 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Education
2008
Golden Gate University
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2004
Univ Of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Living Trust Workshop
Living Trust Estate Planning
2023
Life Care Planning Workshop
Life Care Planning
2023
Estate Planning Essentials
Estate Planning Essentials
2022
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Life Care Planning
2022
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Knowledge, Power, Security & Independence: Financial and Legal Planning – What Every Woman Needs to Know for Today and Her Future
2022
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Living Trusts
2022
Gema Smith, Compass Realty
Estate Planning Essentials
2022
Client Presentation
Living Trusts and Estate Planning Essentials
2022
Client Appreciation Event
Trustee and Power of Attorney School
2022
Client Appreciation Educational Presentation
Funding Your Trust
2022
Ask the Expert 2022 Series
Ask the Expert - Financial and Estate Planning
2021
Women's Appreciation Event - Knowledge, Power, Security & Independence
Financial and Legal Planning – What Every Woman Needs to Know for Today and Her Future
2021
National Association Of Women Business Owners Silicon Valley
Estate Planning Essentials
2021
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Life Care Planning
2020
Women's Appreciation Event - Knowledge, Power, Security & Independence
Financial and Legal Planning – What Every Woman Needs to Know for Today and Her Future
2020
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Living Trust Estate Planning
2020
Keller Williams GOSS Real Estate Group Client Event
Living Trust Estate Planning
2020
Keller Williams Bay Area Estates Agents Webinar
Living Trust Estate Planning
2020
Client Appreciation Webinar
Trustee and Power of Attorney Online School
2020
Client Appreciation Webinar
Funding a Trust
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Life Care Planning
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Estate Planning Seminars
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Trustee and Power of Attorney School
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Funding Your Trust
Publications
2022
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog
2023 Estate Tax Exemption and Gift Tax Exclusion Update
2021
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog
Is Your Married Joint Living Trust Too Complicated?
2021
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog
LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions
2021
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog
Why Should You Hire an Estate Planning Attorney to Prepare Your Estate Plan?
2020
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates Blog
October 19-25 is National Estate Planning Week
2020
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
What Assets Should You Fund Into a Living Trust?
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
Medi-Cal and Crowdfunding-Why Crowdfunding May Cost You Medi-Cal Eligibility
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
When You Love Your New Spouse, But You Love Your Kids More
2019
Litherland, Kennedy & Associates
The Talk: Priorities, Preferences and Wishes
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Custody Evaluation (730) in CA;
23 Apr 2013
Q&A
How does a two-way Ostler Smith order work? How does remarriage affect this order on either side?
21 Mar 2013