Special Needs Companies

Special Needs Companies Special Needs Companies is the parent company of Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts and Special Needs Family Services. Attorney Annette M.

We provide a vast array of services including special needs planning, trust administration, case management, and more. Hines is the founder of Special Needs Companies, that includes Special Needs Law Group (https://specialneeds-law.com) and Special Needs Family Services (https://specialneedsfamilyservices.com). Hines' personal experience as a special needs parent with a daughter who was profoundly impacted by mitochondrial disease and passed away in 2013 fuels her passion to bring information, resources, and services to our disability community all over the country. Hines has over twenty years of experience as an attorney and advocate in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law, and Estate Planning and works. She hosts the weekly Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast (https://apple.co/3J2Wz71) and offers an online course and coaching program on Transition Planning for families and professionals nationwide (https://bit.ly/SNTransitionClass)

Truer words were never spoken! Thank you Massachusetts CASA Association for all you do for our community!
12/21/2024

Truer words were never spoken! Thank you Massachusetts CASA Association for all you do for our community!

While still rare, maltreatment of children in state care is concerning.

Hi Everybody!You are receiving this invitation because you are a mover and shaker in some form or another in the disabil...
12/06/2023

Hi Everybody!

You are receiving this invitation because you are a mover and shaker in some form or another in the disability community. Thank you for that! Some of you are on multiple lists of mine so I do apologize if you receive this email more than once. 😊

See below for details – a wonderful group of professionals has come together to offer this free 3-hour program on all things you need to know to end the year strong and start 2024 off with a great disability plan for you or your loved one.

Special Needs Companies is very proud to sponsor this event -
We have room for up to 500 people and are only half full at this time!

This program will not be recorded or distributed later – you must come to get the essential information regarding:
1. End of year planning
2. Tax Updates
3. New Housing regulations
4. Changes to Social Security benefits
5. Person Centered Planning
6. And so much more!

This program is our free gift to you but you must sign up to take advantage of two solid hours of information and the entire last hour just for you to ask questions!

Please come and share widely with your network!!!

Here is the link to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c1TIddA_RP2UDOar6AJmBQ

See you Thursday!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Finishing the Year Strong with Special Needs Planning. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

From caring parents and grandparents to aging gracefully – we're here to ensure the dignity and independence your loved ...
09/30/2023

From caring parents and grandparents to aging gracefully – we're here to ensure the dignity and independence your loved ones deserve.

Our Elder Law Services include: ⬇️

* Housing
* Resident’s Rights
* Medicaid (MassHealth)
* Medicare
* Long-term care (LTC)
* Estate Planning

We are committed to securing a better quality of life for your elderly loved ones.

Learn more about how our experienced team can help your family at https://buff.ly/3RAeVm3

09/29/2023

I’m on Circle of Care in Mighty Networks which is our new platform- I’m live! Ready to answer all your questions for ask me anything Friday! Join the membership and come on in!

In Massachusetts, the momentum is building to strengthen guardianship laws with bill H.201: An Act Relative to Supported...
09/29/2023

In Massachusetts, the momentum is building to strengthen guardianship laws with bill H.201: An Act Relative to Supported Decision-Making Agreements, currently under discussion in the House after Senate approval last year.

This bill would include Supported Decision-Making (SDM) to offer an alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities!

🤝 Together, let's advocate for a more inclusive and empowering future for those who deserve a voice in their own decisions.

Read more at our blog: https://buff.ly/3EWglji

At Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, we adopt a comprehensive approach to Transition Planning.  We address compl...
09/27/2023

At Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, we adopt a comprehensive approach to Transition Planning. We address complex needs, ensuring access to public benefits and eligibility rules, connecting you to valuable community resources, and providing long-term plan recommendations!

We understand that these decisions are difficult and complicated. That's why our team of experts is dedicated to offering the advice and support your family needs during this critical time.

➡️ https://buff.ly/3PuPHTj

Who are we?Embracing life's journey: from welcoming your first child, to guiding a special-needs teen to adulthood, from...
09/26/2023

Who are we?

Embracing life's journey: from welcoming your first child, to guiding a special-needs teen to adulthood, from savoring retirement, to caring for aging parents, or navigating all the moments in between – Special Needs Law Group is here for you, and is the trusted resource in Massachusetts. 🤝💙

Reach out to find out how we can provide support to you and your family at https://buff.ly/3PCoxu3


Join Attorney Annette Hines and CEO and Founder Pam Blanton of Partners4Housing in a live webinar this Wednesday, 9/27/2...
09/25/2023

Join Attorney Annette Hines and CEO and Founder Pam Blanton of Partners4Housing in a live webinar this Wednesday, 9/27/23 at 6:00 pm EST for a discussion on housing!

Hear about shared living solutions for adults with disabilities and why housing is the foundation of a fulfilling life.

Register online: https://bit.ly/solutions-4-housing


Don't miss the chance to join Attorney Annette Hines live tomorrow night, 9/26 at 6:00 pm EST for a free webinar present...
09/25/2023

Don't miss the chance to join Attorney Annette Hines live tomorrow night, 9/26 at 6:00 pm EST for a free webinar presentation on Estate and Special Needs Planning Basics!

✅ Register online: https://bit.ly/SN-Estate-Planning

A Special Needs Trust is a legal arrangement, typically set up by a parent or guardian, and can help you ensure your chi...
09/22/2023

A Special Needs Trust is a legal arrangement, typically set up by a parent or guardian, and can help you ensure your child’s financial security after you’re gone. 🤝

Here’s how it works: The SNT holds assets separately from your child’s ownership, often in the form of money or a life insurance policy. This ensures that these assets won’t impact their eligibility for the essential government benefits they need to obtain care. 💙

Learn more from our blog: https://buff.ly/3JxiJQ2


09/21/2023

Have you ever asked: Where do I start with estate planning as a special needs family?

In this episode, Annette presents an easy way to begin to map out a life and estate plan.
1. Outline your list of support people or network, known as your Circle of Care.
2. Gather all of your stuff and identify: What do I own? Where are my assets, both tangible and digital? What are my debts? What types of work benefits do I need to explore more like long-term care insurance?
3. Find an estate planning attorney and financial planner who understand your family and have special needs planning experience.

💡 Join Annette for a live webinar on Estate and Special Needs Planning Basics on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 pm EST. Register here: https://bit.ly/SN-Estate-Planning

Find out more by listening to the full episode:
https://buff.ly/44jzgyN

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Framingham, MA
01701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15088613453

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Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, Special Needs Companies is a one-stop-shop for the disability community, providing a vast array of legal and family services including special needs planning, trust administration, case management, guardianship and conservatorship, and more.

The firm’s founder, Annette 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.

“The Special Needs Companies is exactly what I wished for when my family was young: a complete suite of professional services for special needs families. This website is a gateway to those companies, and also a portal to other resources for those families. And everything is driven by our mission: Compassionate Advice for All Stages of Life.”

- ANNETTE HINES