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IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN MICHAEL NOVAK
Petition for Letters of Administration
Hearing date
Jul 9, 2026
Department
J6
Judge
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Prevailing
Moving Party
Motion type
Monetary amounts referenced
$437,500.00
Parties
OtherStephen Michael Novak
PetitionerSusan Novak
Ruling
2026PRDE065599: IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN MICHAEL NOVAK 07/09/2026 in Department J6 Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration
The court intends to grant the petition and appoint the Susan Novak administrator of the estate of Stephen Michael Novak with full IAEA authority and bond of $437,500.00. Petitioner is a resident of Washington. (Pr. C. §8571, CRC 7.201(b) and Local Rule 10.04(G))
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