Nick Reiner seeks funds for defense from money slain parents left him

Key Points:

• Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles court to release funds from a trust established by his parents to pay for his legal defense, claiming trustees have unjustly denied him access to the money.
• The trust was set up over 30 years ago with clear instructions for distributions: half was to be released outright when Nick turned 30, and the remainder at age 35; however, he did not receive the payout upon turning 30 in 2023.
• Trustees have cited concerns about Nick’s competency and provided various excuses for withholding the funds, but the petition emphasizes that Nick is presumed innocent and entitled to use his trust resources for his defense.
• Nick Reiner was arrested in December 2025 after his parents were found murdered, with reports of a recent argument and concerns about his mental health and addiction struggles preceding the incident.
• Initially represented by a high-profile attorney who withdrew due to payment issues, Nick is now defended by a public defender while awaiting trial in Los Angeles County jail.