by Annette Hines | Mar 19, 2020 | Announcements, Current Affairs, Parenting, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
We recognize that our prospective clients, current clients, beneficiaries and their families may be more anxious than usual. COVID-19 is impacting our special needs community more profoundly than any other. Not only do we need to worry about the virus itself, but also...
by Annette Hines | Feb 11, 2020 | Advocacy, Announcements, fundraising, mentoring, Parenting, Special Needs
Guest Post by Mike Haydu, Mentoring Specialist at Partners for Youth with Disabilities and Mentor* When I first met Brody, before we were matched for mentoring, I was taking a little time to get to know him. We were talking about his interests, and they all seemed...
by Annette Hines | Jan 21, 2020 | Advocacy, Announcements, Current Affairs, Parenting
Nicky’s Law has been finally passed! I am so excited to update you on the status of Nicky’s Law! The MA House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday January 15 in a 154-0 vote to approve the Abuse Registry Bill known as Nicky’s Law (merged with...
by Annette Hines | Jan 13, 2020 | Estate Planning, Qualified Retirement Plans, Special Needs Trust
What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act by Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC The SECURE Act was signed into law on 12/20/2019 – What does it mean for any Special Needs Trusts included in your Estate Plan? Watch and listed to learn about: New...
by Annette Hines | Dec 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Parenting, Qualified Retirement Plans, Special Needs Trust, Stretch IRAs
Estate Plans with Special Needs Trusts need updating! The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019. Bottom line: if you have a special needs trust as part of your estate plan, your plan needs updating. You have probably been inundated with...
