Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of late filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has officially been denied access to a $1.5 million family trust fund. Reiner, who remains in custody as he faces double murder charges in connection with the deaths of his parents, petitioned the court to release mandatory distributions to help fund his legal defense and basic personal expenses.
Trustees managing the estate formally opposed the request, invoking California’s “Slayer Statute”. This law prohibits individuals from inheriting assets, property, or trust distributions from someone they are found to have “feloniously and intentionally” killed. The Nick Reiner slayer statute trust fund murder charges Rob Reiner developments have drawn intense public interest, as trustees insist no funds can be released while murder charges remain pending.
Nick is presumed innocent and has been convicted of nothing. The slayer statute requires a determination, not a mere accusation.” — Anita P. Wu, Defense Counsel
While Reiner’s defense counsel maintains that he is entitled to the funds because he has not been convicted, trustees argue that disbursing the money now could create irreversible financial harm if he is later found guilty. If barred permanently, the remaining funds will be distributed to his surviving siblings.
