About
Annette Hines
Annette Hines has been practicing in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law and Estate Planning for over twenty years. She received her JD from Howard University School of Law, her MBA from Suffolk University and her BA from the University of Vermont. Her clients include individuals and families of children with special needs, the elderly and others in the community.
Ms. Hines brings personal experience with special needs to her practice, as the mother of two daughters, one of whom passed away from Mitochondrial Disease in November 2013. This deep personal understanding of special needs fuels her passion for quality special needs planning and drives her dedication to the practice.
Annette Hines was voted as one of the Top 5 in the category of
“Special Needs Legal Assistance” by Boston Parents Paper
“Because I had a child with special needs, guardianships, transition planning and special needs estate planning are near and dear to my heart. I sit with clients to discuss their situation, helping them attain peace of mind and approach the future with confidence knowing they have done all you can to ensure the highest quality of life.” — Annette Hines
Butterflies and Second Chances
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Recent Podcasts
Each week, Annette hosts “Parenting Impossible: The Special Needs Survival Podcast” with various members of the disability community — advocates, community influencers, teachers, parents, authors, counselors, and more.
Check out our most recent episodes here.
Episode 106: A Kid’s Guide to Anxiety with Summer Batte
As adults, most of us generally understand what being anxious or having anxiety means and how it feels. Adults may understand what another adult, therapist or a doctor may tell them about anxiety, but what about your children? How Do You Tell Your Children About...
Episode 105: Questions and Answers with Host Annette Hines
The questions have been piling up in Host Annette Hines’ inbox so it is time to do a Q&A session. Making sure the disabled community has access to all the information they need is key to Annette. This is one reason why in addition to being a successful attorney,...
Episode 104: Using the Arts to Promote Inclusion with Rachael & Laura Doukas
Let’s talk “The Arts” – specifically movies. Rachael & Laura Doukas, sisters, are the founders and producers of Doukas Pictures. They began their entertainment industry careers acting but soon graduated to writing and producing short films. The Ryan Express,...
Recent Articles on Thrive Global
4 Steps for Success in 2021 & Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
by Annette Hines
Tips for Sharing Your Story Through a Podcast or Book
by Annette Hines
Finding a Renewed Passion for Life After the Loss of a Child
by Annette Hines