Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, is seeking access to a $1.5 million trust fund established by them for his legal defense. According to multiple reports, the 32-year-old's civil attorneys filed a petition in Los Angeles County court claiming trustees have denied him funds without justification.
Key Takeaways
Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, is seeking access to a $1.5 million trust fund they established for him to finance his legal defense. The petition claims trustees have denied funds without justification, hindering his ability to mount an effective defense against charges of killing his parents on December 14 at their Brentwood home.
- Nick Reiner's civil attorneys filed a petition in Los Angeles County court seeking access to the trust fund established by his parents for legal defense.
- The trust was supposed to distribute half its assets when he turned 30 and the remainder at age 35, but trustees have denied him funds without clear reasons.
- Nick Reiner initially hired high-profile lawyer Alan Jackson but switched to a public defender after his siblings withdrew financial support.
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High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Fund Amount | Broad Agreement | $1.5 million in assets | |
| Initial Legal Representation | Broad Agreement | Alan Jackson initially represented Nick Reiner |
Trust Fund Amount
Broad Agreement$1.5 million in assets
Initial Legal Representation
Broad AgreementAlan Jackson initially represented Nick Reiner
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The petition states that Nick Reiner needs these resources to mount an effective defense against charges of killing his parents on December 14 at their Brentwood home. The trust fund, established in 1993, was supposed to distribute half its assets when he turned 30 and the remainder at age 35.
According to HuffPost, the petition argues that Nick Reiner should receive these funds immediately due to his current legal situation. The trust is reported to have at least $1.5 million in assets, though attorney Paul R. Kanin, who has overseen it since February, refuses to disclose the exact amount or provide clear reasons for denying access.
The case has seen several developments since Nick Reiner's arrest hours after his parents' deaths. He initially hired high-profile lawyer Alan Jackson but was forced to switch to a public defender when his siblings withdrew financial support less than a month later, according to CBS News. Jackson stated in a declaration that he would resume representation if funds become available.
The petition filed by Nick Reiner's civil attorneys claims that trustees have given 'a shifting series of excuses and justifications' to deny him access to the trust funds. These include concerns about his competence, which the petition argues are irrelevant to a mandatory payout as specified in the trust agreement. The filing emphasizes that Nick Reiner is presumed innocent and entitled to mount his defense with resources lawfully his own.
According to The Los Angeles Times, oversight of the trust has changed hands since December, and attorney Paul R. Kanin, who’s overseen it since February, is resigning effective June 11. Fiduciary Jodi Pais Montgomery will take over managing the trust.
Murder trial proceedings are moving slowly with Nick Reiner scheduled for a pretrial hearing in September. District Attorney Nathan Hochman has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty, which is an option given California law. Authorities have revealed little about possible motives or details of the crime due to court orders sealing most evidence.
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