From The Hollywood Reporter · Gary Baum · · 50s
Nick Reiner Sues Trust Fiduciaries for $325k
Nick Reiner seeks $325k from trust fiduciaries to fund criminal trial after killing parents.
In brief
Nick Reiner seeks $325k from trust fiduciaries to fund criminal trial after killing parents. Nick Reiner's lawyers argue trust funds from his grandfather, not parents, should be released to pay for his criminal defense. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Nick Reiner Arraigned
Nick Reiner appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 23, 2026.
Trust Money Dispute
Reiner's lawyers want $325,000 from trust funds to pay for his criminal defense.
Slayer Statute
California law blocks inheritance from those killed by the heir.
Trust Funds Source
At least $325,000 comes from Reiner's grandfather, Carl Reiner, who died in 2020.
Fiduciaries Refused Funds
Trust fiduciaries have withheld $325,000 for Reiner's defense despite legal arguments.
Legal Costs
Fiduciaries paid over $250,000 in legal fees to defend against Reiner's claims.
The key point
Nick Reiner's lawyers argue trust funds from his grandfather, not parents, should be released to pay for his criminal defense.
