Nick Reiner Argues Trust Money Is From Grandfather, Exempt From Slayer Statute
Nick Reiner is challenging the application of the 'Slayer Statute' to his trust fund, arguing that assets inherited from his grandfather should be exempt from restrictions related to the killing of his parents. His legal team maintains that these funds are separate from his parents' estate.
Why it matters
The case explores the legal boundaries of inheritance laws when a beneficiary is accused of a capital crime against the source of the funds.
“Nick is not accused of causing his death,” the filing from Rob Reiner’s son’s legal team notes
Nick Reiner argued the “Slayer Statute” shouldn’t play a factor in whether he accesses his trust money, defending a large portion of the inheritance actually came from his grandfather, Hollywood legend Carl Reiner, and not his slain parents.
In new civil court documents, obtained and viewed by TheWrap, Reiner’s team fought to get access to the trust money that has been kept from the “Being Charlie” screenwriter. The 32-year-old Reiner, who has been charged in the killing of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner , previously defended that he needed access to those funds to rehire powerhouse attorney Alan Jackson , who abruptly withdrew from the case in January due to lack of funding.
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