Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner, has filed a petition in a California court requesting access to over $1.5 million from a trust fund established by his parents. The petition, filed on June 5, 2026, claims that he should have received half of the trust upon turning 30 and alleges that the trustee, Paul Kanin, has improperly withheld funds. Reiner, 32, faces two counts of first-degree murder related to the deaths of his parents in December 2025 and has pleaded not guilty. He remains in jail without bail as prosecutors consider whether to pursue the death penalty, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for September.
The trust was reportedly set up for Reiner's benefit, and he argues that the distributions should be mandatory rather than discretionary. He contends that there has been no legal determination of incompetence and that withholding the funds violates the trust's terms. Reiner states that he requires access to the funds for legal expenses and basic necessities while incarcerated. Previously represented by defense attorney Alan Jackson, Reiner is now relying on a public defender but hopes to hire private counsel if the trust funds are released. Authorities allege that Reiner fatally stabbed his parents in their Los Angeles home, and he was arrested shortly after the incident.
