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
Book Now Available
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.
When You’re the Patient and the Parent
@RareDiseaseDad and DadVocate are the monikers for Adam Johnson who is now a rare disease patient advocate who hosts a series on MitoAction’s Energy In Action podcast called Parents As Rare that features stories of others like him who are affected by rare diseases....
How My 100-Year-Old Best Friend Redefined My Life with Judy Gaman
While setting out to write a book about how to Age to Perfection, Award-Winning Author and Podcast Guest Judy Gaman met Lucille Fleming, an amazing woman who Judy noted redefined my life, perspective on aging, and concept of success. Lucille introduced Judy to the...
Self-Advocating for Career & Life Possibilities
As an able-bodied person, carrying your laptop into a meeting seems like a breeze. Or sitting down to work at a conference room table or your desk are things you may do several times a day. However, as a wheelchair user, Mindy Henderson had to ask a co-worker to carry...
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