Annabelle Vaughan

Mental Capacity

Partner

“I am committed to protecting the best interests of clients who cannot manage their affairs themselves. I aim to help my clients live their lives.”

I head up the mental capacity team and have extensive experience in Court of Protection cases specialising in property and financial affairs. The team currently supports in excess of 200 Deputy trust and attorney clients, managing assets exceeding £200 million.

I have 16 years’ experience in helping vulnerable people and their families with their long-term financial and care needs.

I act as a Court of Protection deputy and professional trustee safeguarding the interests of those unable to represent themselves.

I can also help if you are, or wish to be, appointed as deputy for a relative.

Career Highlights

Acting as a professional deputy and supporting a client with a multimillion pound settlement and ensuring that they could stay at home by introducing a 24/7 care package and commissioning adaptations to their home.
Supporting a client who lacks capacity to manage their finances so that they were able to begin a university course.
Finding suitable accommodation for a young adult that meant they could live independently and be close to family in case of an emergency.