Nick Reiner seeks access to trust fund to pay defense attorneys ahead of murder trial
Nick Reiner claims he's owed money from trust fund
Nick Reiner, who is awaiting trial for the murders of his parents, is demanding trust fund money.
LOS ANGELES - Nick Reiner is due back in court Monday over a public hearing regarding his trust fund. The 32-year-old is awaiting trial following the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
What we know:
Reiner's attorneys filed a 136-page petition arguing that Reiner should have been receiving distributions from a trust fund established by his parents in 1993. Under the terms of the trust set up by his parents, half of the funds were due when Reiner turned 30 years old, with the remaining half scheduled for distribution at age 35.
His legal team argues he needs the payments to pay for defense attorneys.
In addition, well-known defense attorney Alan Jackson originally represented Reiner before stepping down. According to Reiner’s current attorney, Jackson stepped down because Reiner was unable to pay him.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to all charges, including a new grand jury indictment that accuses him of lying in wait.
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Dig deeper:
Under California’s Slayer Statute, any person who kills someone cannot inherit money, property, or benefits from that victim. The law also treats an alleged killer as if they had died before the victim to prevent them from profiting from the crime.
While the statute does not automatically apply to an individual who is merely accused of a crime, it frequently becomes a factor in trust litigation while a criminal case remains pending.
The backstory:
Nick Reiner is charged in the slaying of his parents, legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The couple was found stabbed to death at their Brentwood home in December 2025.
Police said Nick Reiner did not resist when he was arrested hours later in the Exposition Park area near the University of Southern California, about 14 miles from the crime scene.
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The Source: This report is based on court filings, defense statements, and public legal proceedings regarding the prosecution of Nick Reiner. This story also uses previous FOX 11 reports.