Ana Pinker is an accomplished paralegal with over a decade of experience working in trusts and estates. Drawing from a social work and trust management background, she guides clients through complex and unfamiliar legal processes, providing assistance and compassionate support at every turn. Ana joined the firm as a senior paralegal in 2024 and is a valuable addition to the Antonelli & Antonelli team.
A Trusted and Empathetic Ally for NYC Metro Area Trust and Estate Matters
Understanding that people seek help with estate and trust matters at some of the most challenging times in their lives, Ana appreciates the opportunity to get to know clients and serve as a trusted and empathetic advocate for their legal journey. Ana helps clients protect their assets, empowering them to achieve their objectives and enjoys patiently walking trustees, estate executors, and court-appointed estate administrators through their duties and responsibilities, ensuring they learn how to execute them correctly and efficiently.
Additionally, her extensive experience, warm and caring demeanor, and personable approach to handling trust and estate issues are assets to clients negotiating wide-ranging challenges, from facing their mortality to coping with grief to navigating tense situations and complex family dynamics. One of Ana's greatest joys as a trust and estate paralegal is working closely with clients from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, reflecting her appreciation for the rich tapestry of experiences and cultures within the firm's clientele.
Education and Background
Ana holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Nazareth University. However, after working in that field for a time, layoffs forced her to consider other career paths. When a client suggested she go to law school and explore a legal profession, Ana discovered her true calling in paralegal work, finding that it aligned with her skills and passion for helping others.
She earned her Associate of Occupational Studies in Paralegal Studies from Bryant & Stratton College—Syracuse North, graduating with a 4.0 grade point average. Ana is also certified by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Her past paralegal work entailed positions at several notable companies and firms, including a stint as a corporate trust officer.
Personal Life
Ana was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. When she’s not busy guiding clients through trust and estate processes, she loves cooking—especially grilling—and spending time with her “supervisor,” a European Boxer named Athena. Ana is also a dedicated do-it-yourselfer who enjoys completing various home improvement projects, particularly those involving power tools.
Fun Fact
Ana’s name appears in a court decision referencing detailed work she performed as a corporate trust officer.
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