Magdalena Ann Labranch

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Magdalena Ann Labranch

also known as Maggie A. Guzman, Magdalena A. LaBranch-Gonzales

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate ... +2 more

2502 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Magdalena

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

17 years

35%
Trusts 35%

35%
Elder Law 10%

10%
Probate 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Temmermand, Cilley, Kohlmann & Norcia

2502 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, CA, 95128

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Magdalena Ann Labranch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ramiro | August 29, 2013 | Family

Would 100% recommend Magdalena to anyone in need of a great attorney

I am a new client of Maggie's and could not be happier with her hard work and dedication to my case. It is a custody/ family law case and she has moved the process along in ways I haven't been able to do in 2 years. Maggie listens, gives instruction on the best steps I should take next and is always ...prepared. My case is not over but after a successful court date yesterday I am feeling confident Maggie was exactly what I've needed all this time. I highly recommend Magdalena and look forward to working with her throughout the rest of my case.

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Magdalena Ann Labranch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Claus

Estate planning lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anastasios Konstantin

Estate planning lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Seth Bier

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Justin Kennedy

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Magdalena Labranch and her credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Patricia Zerbini

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Lori Costanzo

Wrongful termination lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Seth Bier

Estate planning lawyer

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Justin Kennedy

Estate planning lawyer

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Lori Costanzo

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Alliance

Executive Board, Member

2017 - Present

Silicon Valley Bar Association

Executive 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

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

2019

Litherland, Kennedy & Associates The Talk: Priorities, Preferences and Wishes

Languages

English

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