Nick Reiner is seeking access to money in his family trust that he says came directly from his late grandfather, actor Carl Reiner. His lawyers argue that at least $325,000 from Carl’s estate should not remain locked up under California’s Slayer Statute. The claim comes as Nick awaits trial for allegedly killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Nick Reiner’s lawyers argue Carl Reiner’s inheritance should not be blocked under California’s Slayer Statute
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nick’s lawyers say the Slayer Statute does not apply to Carl’s inheritance. The law generally prevents someone from benefiting financially from their own crime. However, Nick has not been accused of causing Carl’s death. Carl died in June 2020.
The legal dispute centers on money currently held in Nick’s trust. His lawyers say a substantial portion came from Carl’s estate plan, which included similar distributions for his other grandchildren. They claim at least $325,000 was deposited into Nick’s JPMorgan Chase trust account in December 2024. That was about a year before Nick allegedly killed his parents.
The filing also says additional money from Carl’s estate may have entered the trust. However, it remains unclear how much came from Carl or why those funds were placed in the trust instead of being given directly to Nick.
Nick’s lawyers argue that Carl’s inheritance did not come from his parents. Therefore, they say the money should be separated from the rest of the trust and released to Nick. They further argue that the Slayer Statute cannot be used to withhold the inheritance because Nick is not accused of causing his grandfather’s death.
Meanwhile, Nick has been fighting for access to the family trust while awaiting trial. He faces two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing his parents.
The murder case has also placed the family’s finances under scrutiny. Nick’s latest filing specifically seeks to distinguish his grandfather’s estate money from assets connected to his parents.
