Nick Reiner’s Trust Fund Dispute Escalates After His Siblings’ Response to His Request for Access to Family Fortune
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Key Points:
- Nick Reiner was arrested in December 2025 on suspicion of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found stabbed in their Los Angeles home; he has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
- Ahead of his trial, Nick petitioned a California court for access to a trust fund established by his parents, intending to use the money to rehire defense attorney Alan Jackson.
- Jodi Montgomery, the trustee of the trust, has agreed to file paperwork seeking judicial approval for Nick's request, but the final decision rests with the judge.
- Contrary to public belief, Nick's siblings, Jake and Romy Reiner, appear willing to allow the use of trust funds for legal fees, while the trustee has taken a stricter stance on releasing the money.
- Alan Jackson has expressed willingness to return as Nick's lawyer if the necessary funding from the trust is secured.
