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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 7, 20 21 | 26 From A Legal Point ofView Do You Need a Will? The events of last year have brought into focus many important realities of life-who we are as individuals and the legacies we plan to leave behind. Being with our families and having the ability to connect with them and share our significant milestones has taken on a new meaning. As many Ontarians confront their own mortality, the value in appropriate estate planning and the creation of a will is apparent. If an individual dies without a valid will, their estate will pass in accordance with the laws of intestacy, which are set out in the Succession Law Reform Act. This article will not explore that process, suffice it to say that allowing the legislature and courts to determine your wishes rather than clearly setting them out is not ideal. When planning your will, there are several key questions to consider. Who do you want carrying out your wishes and ensuring that your goals are met? This individual is called the executor of your will and it is crucial to select the right person for you, as well as an alternate. Another consideration involves if you have minor children. Who will take care of-and provide for-them when you are gone? This person would have to agree to assume legal guardianship, standing in for you in your role as a parent. Again, this is also an appointment who must have an alternate. Other questions may arise with the distribution of your assets and making sure there is money leftover to take care of your families needs. All these questions, andmore, should be discussed and assessed with your lawyer when planning your will. Our office provides a free, initial 30-minute consultation to begin this process. Please do not hesitate to reach out, for these or any other legal needs. 344 Lakeshore Rd E., Suite D, Oakville 905-844-0464 oakvillefamilylawyer.ca -- ADVERTORIAL -- John David (left) and Crystal Sutherland SAVING YOU MORE ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details shop instore or online at thebrick.com A vocal crowd gathered at Oakville Town Hall last week to protest recently- imposed proof of vaccine mandates. The tone of the Sept. 29 rally was deeply confron- tational. "They are ripping the charter of rights. They are slowly introducing laws to get people to be compli- ant," said Michael Bator, a local hockey coach and the People's Party of Canada candidate for Burlington in last month's federal election. Among those joining Bator was JD Meaney, the PPC's Oakville riding can- didate. "Now we have segrega- tion in Canada, in Ontario, in Oakville," Meaney told the crowd. "Yes. Real seg- regation based around your medical status." While the two former candidates shouted slo- gans for the crowd to cheer, they allowed others to make statements as well in an open mic format. On the vaccine man- date front locally, Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani has issued rules that require businesses with 100 or more staff members in the workplace to implement a workplace vaccination policy and safety plan. "Getting fully vaccinat- ed for COVID-19 is the best defense against the virus, including the Delta vari- ant," she said. For unvaccinated em- ployees, Meghani sug- gests that workplaces could consider having those staff members wear additional personal pro- tective equipment, be relo- cated, reassigned or placed on modified work duties. NEWS VACCINE MANDATE PROTEST HELD AT TOWN HALL MANSOOR TANWEER mtanweer@metroland.com A rallier takes the mic at a protest against vaccine mandates. Mansoor Tanweer/Metroland