Special Needs Law Group Blog
Types of Special Needs Trusts
During a recent Facebook Live event hosted within our “Circle of Care” Facebook Group, Special Needs Companies founder Annette Hines discussed all things special needs planning and special needs trusts. Essentially, special needs planning serves to connect your...
Annette Hines Voted as a 2020 Family Favorite By Boston Parents Paper
We are proud to announce that our founder Annette Hines has been selected as a 2020 Family Favorite in Boston Parents Reader's Choice awards -- one of the Top 5 in the category of "Special Needs Legal Assistance.” Who is Boston Parents Paper? Boston Parents Paper is...
Advocate For Your Special Needs Student’s Rights to Education During COVID-19
In the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case of March 2017, the Supreme Court reviewed the educational rights guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The heart behind this case was the IDEA’s requirement that states provide...
Economic Impact Payments Under The CARES Act
As all of us navigate these unprecedented times, we face numerous challenges to our health and wellbeing. At Special Needs Companies, we hope to assist you and your family by offering accurate information and resources. For example, all adults and children may be...
An Important Update on COVID-19 and Special Needs Companies
The MA House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday January 15th to approve the Abuse Registry Bill known as Nicky’s Law, a bill that would create a registry of anyone found abusing the developmentally disabled.
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