In this session we will examine predatory marriages and the impact they have on succession, examining in particular the relative capacity requirements for marriages and wills. We will consider what steps people can take protect a family member from a predatory marriage. Lastly, we will consider what steps somebody can take when a parent has been isolated and whose affections are being (metaphorically) poisoned. It will be interesting to hear from audience members who do not practice English law as to how their jurisdictions deal with these issues.