Compassionate Representation for Estate Planning and Elder Law in Asheville, NC


Experience

At Prendergast Law, we assist clients with a wide array of matters including Estate Planning, Probate, Estate & Trust Administration, Elder Law, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning, Post-Divorce Estate Planning, Guardianships, Veterans Benefits, and Estate & Fiduciary Litigation.

Since 2007, we have been working with families on their estate and long-term care needs.   Our practice objective is to work with clients both on resolving immediate crises and on planning with a broad focus to prevent crises in the future.

We frequently act as a Guardian ad litem for the court system, and as a volunteer attorney for Pisgah Legal Services. Attorney Prendergast is also accredited to represent Veterans in VA proceedings, and assist clients with benefit applications and appeals.

Ana Prendergast, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney in Asheville, NC

History & Expertise

Law School:
  • J.D.,  Suffolk University Law School
  • B.A., University of North Carolina at Asheville

Bar Admissions:
  • North Carolina – 2013
  • Massachusetts – 2009
Activities & Affiliations:
  • Past President – North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys WNC Chapter
  • Board Chair – Black Mountain Center for the Arts
  • Board Member – Center for Conscious Living and Dying
  • Member – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member – Harry C. Martin Inn of Court
  • Super Lawyers – Rising Stars List since 2017

Our client's reviews

It was time to update/review our wills, so we scheduled an appointment with Ana. We reviewed all legal aspects.....difference between our will and a trust, financial power of attorney (POA), health care POA, etc. We covered all needed aspects for our estate planning needs. It's a very comforting feeling to know that, should we need legal help/guidance, that we have access to people we trust who have our best interest at heart....and the best around.

Incredible Geriatric Law and Estate Planning. Without reservation, I recommend Ana M. Prendergast for any family law related legal needs you may have. They are unquestionably the best family law practice in Asheville.
Ana provided my 88 year old mother with exceptional service in the execution of all here legal documents including a Medical Directive, Power of Attorney and her Will. Answered all questions in a kind and considerate manor. She eliminated any anxiety early in the meetings and turned the process into one that gave my Mom both comfort and confidence. I was so personally impressed that I decided to use Ana for all my personal legal needs. I have and will continue to recommend her services to others.
We used Ana for my mother's will and end of life documents after she moved here from another state. Ana's demeanor was friendly, which put us at ease, and her thoroughness and clear explanations assured us. I am glad we used Ana for this important element in her estate planning. She was great.