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 109: Growing Up Disabled in India with Tanisha Dayal
Growing up deaf is a challenge, but what if you grew up deaf in a small area of India where there was no access to any disabled supports or facilities? What if there was almost no support for your education as a disabled student? Our guest this week is Tanisha...
Episode 108: The Disability Language Debate & Allyship with Julie Falcone
Language is often something that is debated in the disability community. Do we use the term “Disabled”, or do we use “Special Needs”? Should someone be shunned or shamed because they prefer to use one term over the other? Is there too much emphasis on the language and...
Episode 107: Helping Families Cope with Invisible Disabilities with Don Grothoff
Most assistance offered to disabled children and adults is for the disabled individual. Not everyone may realize that their families may need assistance as well. Parents and siblings can suffer from anxiety, fear, stress, and a host of other issues related to their...
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