The legal battle over a $1.6 million trust fund has taken a sharp turn as a professional fiduciary moved to block Nick Reiner from accessing his inheritance while he faces murder charges. This development pitted the 32-year-old against the stewards of a fund established by his late parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. It also highlighted the complexities of navigating inheritance laws while active criminal proceedings are underway.
According to The New York Times, a financial steward has formally argued in court papers that California’s “slayer statute” prevents Reiner from using the trust money to cover his legal defense costs. This specific law is designed to stop individuals from inheriting property or money from anyone they have feloniously and intentionally killed.
