Nick Reiner seeks access to trust fund to pay defense attorneys ahead of murder trial
Nick Reiner faces murder charges and wants to access a $1.5 million trust fund to pay for his legal defense. The trust fund's trustee refused, citing California's "slayer statute," a law that prevents people accused of certain crimes from benefiting from their victims' estates. A court is reviewing the dispute.

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4 developments- Aug 15Only center coverage:Nick Reiner trust fund fight could hinge on California's Slayer Statute
- Aug 16Nick Reiner blocked from $1.5M trust due to ‘slayer statute’ after being charged with parents’ murder: docs
- Aug 17Only center coverage:Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense
- Aug 17Nick Reiner has already spent $200K on attorney to fight allegations he murdered his parents
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Quiet for 43 daysLast development · Aug 17 — Nick Reiner has already spent $200K on attorney to fight allegations he murdered his parents
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1 viewpointNick Reiner has already spent $200K on attorney to fight allegations he murdered his parents
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