Magdalena A. LaBranch
- Associate Attorney
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Magdalena “Maggie” A. LaBranch holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University. She is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. Maggie's passion for estate planning stems from recognizing its profound impact on individuals and families. Growing up in Silicon Valley and experiencing the challenges of caring for aging loved ones, Maggie is deeply interested in helping others navigate these complexities—all with a smile. Maggie's personal experiences, including her grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's and her father's passing after an Interstitial Lung Disease diagnosis, further fueled her desire to help others navigate these complexities. As a trusted advisor, Maggie guides families through every step, ensuring their wishes are honored with clarity and care. Maggie is driven by her innate empathy and genuine concern for others. Her compassionate approach and deep understanding of family relationships ensure clients feel supported throughout the estate planning process, trust administration and beyond. She values individuality, embracing cultural, ethnic, gender, and LGBLTQ+ considerations to foster a sense of belonging and honor clients' values in their estate planning. Maggie loves public speaking and is frequently out in the world educating people about the importance of a sound estate plan. Maggie lives in San Jose with her husband, Ismael, and their three daughters, Layla, Eleanor, and Adeline. Maggie is an enthusiastic runner, hiker, and volunteer at her daughters' school. Or else, she can be frequently found passionately cheering for the San Jose Giants or at the sidelines of her daughter's soccer games. Maggie embodies a well-rounded life balanced with a strong commitment to her clients and their families.
Areas Of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Administration and Probate
Bar Admissions
- California
- California State Courts and Courts of Appeal
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
- J.D.
- University of California, Santa Barbara, California
- B.A.
- Major: Law & Society, emphasis in Criminal Justice
- Golden Gate University
- M.B.A.
Honor & Awards
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers
- 2021, 2020, 2019 Northern California Rising Stars
Professional Associations
- Silicon Valley Bar Associate, Member, Former Board Secretary
- Women’s Networking Alliance, Chapter 114, Former Chapter President and Vice President