Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents in December 2025, is seeking access to a trust fund established by them. However, a California law known as the ‘Slayer Statute’ may prevent him from receiving the funds.
California’s Slayer Statute
The Slayer Statute, outlined in California Probate Code section 250, bars a person from receiving benefits from a trust if they intentionally kill the person who created the trust. In this case, the trust was established by Reiner’s parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, for the benefit of Nick and his siblings, Jake and Romy.
Reiner’s attorneys argue that the trust fund distribution, which was due when Reiner turned 30 years old in September 2023, is mandatory and that he is entitled to the money to hire a defense attorney. However, the trust’s attorneys claim that Reiner should not receive the funds while the murder case is ongoing, citing the Slayer Statute.
A judge in LA probate court is set to hear arguments on the trust challenge, and the outcome may depend on the interpretation of the Slayer Statute. If the court agrees to delay the decision, a future acquittal in the murder case would not guarantee Reiner’s access to the trust fund.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
