Annette M. Hines, Esq.

Attorney, Author, Speaker, & Advocate for the Disabled Community

“What will you do with your second chance?”

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“What will you do with
your second chance?”

Annette M. Hines, Esq.

Attorney, Author, Speaker, & Advocate for the Disabled Community

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Meet Annette

About Annette M. Hines

Annette Hines, brings personal experience with special needs to her work as the mother of two daughters, one of whom passed away from Mitochondrial disease in November 2013. This deep personal understanding of raising a child with disabilities fuels her passion for quality special needs planning.

Annette knows firsthand just how complex and overwhelming the legal systems and processes are for parents of children with special needs. Amidst the grief of losing her beloved Elizabeth, Annette realized that life was giving her a “second chance” to use her extensive legal expertise to help families who are going through the same challenges she faced.

The Special Needs Companies was established to serve as a complete suite of legal and family services. This includes special needs planning, trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, and compassionate guidance through the unique complexities and challenges special needs families face.

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Speaking & Events

Annette would love to share her inspiring life story and successful career track and her love of coaching families on important life topics at your next event. As an author, attorney, mom, and advocate in the disability community, Annette has the gift of connecting with people through telling her compelling life journey and professional experiences. She is available to speak at your company, organization, conference, or a special event you are hosting.

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Thank You so much for the presentation today! I have already received notes of thanks from participants. The information was so helpful, and your family’s personal experience is so meaningful. We do hope you will be able to join us again!

KARALYNN HARDIMAN, BC CAMPUS SCHOOL

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Thank you for your presentation at our annual meeting. You bring heart to special needs families!

NANCY KELLEIGH, MA FORUM OF ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS

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I just wanted to say thank you so very much for being a part of our Annual Conference and providing the audience with a very informative and thought provoking talk on special needs planning. You naturally did a wonderful job, and I know you’ve made an impact. We’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from the attendees, which fills our hearts.

NICOLE WHITE, RARE NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

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The stories you share really bring your talk to life!

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Thank You so much for the presentation today! I have already received notes of thanks from participants. The information was so helpful, and your family’s personal experience is so meaningful. We do hope you will be able to join us again!

KARALYNN HARDIMAN, BC CAMPUS SCHOOL

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Thank you for your presentation at our annual meeting. You bring heart to special needs families!

NANCY KELLEIGH, MA FORUM OF ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS

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The stories you share really bring your talk to life!

ANONYMOUS

Butterflies and Second Chances books

AN INSPIRING TRUE STORY

Butterflies and Second Chances: A Mom’s Memoir of Love and Loss

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Butterflies and Second Chances is the inspiring true story of a mother’s special needs journey, and her struggle to secure the best possible life for her child in the face of bureaucratic resistance and marital crisis.

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Legal & Advocacy Issues for Special Needs Families Across the Lifespan

Legal matters pertaining to healthcare, insurance, estate planning, etc., can seem daunting to anyone but there are even more complex for families with special needs children. This eBook provides special needs parents around the United States with a one-stop shop of information pertaining to state and federal programs, laws, and assistance. It is our hope that this resource helps you through the unique, complex legal processes that only special needs families will encounter. For more information regarding the content of this eBook or further assistance navigating these matters, contact us today.
Special Needs Companies ebook

Parenting Impossible

The Special Needs Survival Podcast

Welcome back podcast fans! Join Annette and her incredible guests as they explore the many joys and challenges in the disability community.

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Legal & Family Services

Special Needs Law Group

Secure the counsel and support of knowledgeable attorneys who focus on special needs planning, trust administration, public benefits consultation and advocacy, and more.

Special Needs Family Services

From hands-on First-Party and Third-Party Special Needs Trust administration, connection to community resources, and more, our Special Needs Family Services team is here to help.

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We bring together individuals, caregivers, professionals, and allies of the disability community to experience the joy of a diverse and unified community, so that we can encourage one another, share our insights, and foster greater inclusion.

Our community, courses, and memberships are pretty special. We’re focused on the ways it will make a huge difference in your life.

Here are a few things you’ll be able to do as a member of Circle of Care:

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Share your insights with like-minded individuals.
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Experience the joy and strength of a diverse, inclusive community that values your participation.
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Receive encouragement and support from a network dedicated to fostering greater inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

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Connect with Us

We’d love to hear from you! Want to share Annette’s inspiring personal and professional story with your organization or company? Have your own expertise that you would like to share on Annette’s Podcast, Parenting Impossible, or in our Circle of Care? Or are you just looking for more information and would like to speak with one of our staff? You can get started by filling out the form below. We look forward to connecting with you!