Meet Our Team
Ana Prendergast
Managing Partner
Ana is the owner and managing attorney of Prendergast Law Group, PLLC.
A graduate of UNC-Asheville and of Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Ana has been working with families since 2007 on matters ranging from estate and long-term care planning to complex guardianship and fiduciary litigation.
Her focus is on guiding families through their estate and long-term care planning needs, including elder law and guardianship issues, advance directives and end-of-life planning, post-death family issues, estate and fiduciary litigation, Medicaid and VA Benefits Planning, estate and trust administration, and special needs planning.
Ana enjoys working with families seeking compassionate guidance on planning for the transitions that come with aging, including housing and care decisions, and difficult conversations about end-of-life choices. In addition, Ana works with families in relation to planning for children with special needs, in guardianship matters, and in estate disputes.
Our Team
Sylvia McAdam
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sylvia is engaged in her community. She dedicates her free time to volunteering at her church. Sylvia finds enjoyment in hiking and gardening. Family is a central aspect of her life. Sylvia enjoys reading and finds balance through yoga.
Sylvia's journey to the legal field began in Atlanta, Georgia, where she gained experience in the money service business. Her roles as an auditor provided her with a foundation in government compliance and oversight. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Sylvia's academic background has contributed to her analytical skills and professional acumen. She is married and a mother to two grown children.
Senior Paralegal
Abigail Ng
Abby is an Ohio native and a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where she earned a degree in History with minors in Legal Studies and economics. After working for the Firm while pursuing her undergraduate degree, Abby joined our team full-time after graduation. She supports the firm's elder law and estate planning work.
Having gained valuable experience in legal support roles during her undergraduate studies, Abby brings strong research abilities, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to assisting clients. She is dedicated to helping families navigate important legal decisions with care and confidence. In her spare time, Abby enjoys reading and enjoying the beautiful city of Asheville.
Junior Paralegal
Legal AssistantGeorgia Young
Yes, Georgia is real - she was just too busy being a full-time student to make it to picture day. We love her anyway.
Chief Morale OfficerLucy
As our beloved resident emotional support doodle, Lucy has become an integral part of our daily operations. She can usually be found nestled beneath our desks or perched contentedly in one of our laps, offering her “unique brand of expertise” that never fails to shift the atmosphere. A single tail wag, a deep sigh, or one of her slightly off-center head tilts has the power to undo stress in an instant.
Lucy’s contribution to our collective well-being at Prendergast Law Group is beyond measure. She is the heartbeat beneath our desks, the soft reminder to breathe deeply, and the gentle spirit who reminds us that even in the busiest of workdays, there’s always room for a moment of joy, a scratch behind the ear, and a wagging tail.