Man Charged in Parents’ Murder Denied Access to Trust Fund
Nick Reiner has been blocked from accessing a $1.5 million trust fund in New York after being charged with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. California's "slayer statute" is cited as the reason for the blockage, according…
New York, NY, August 16, 2026 —
A New York man, Nick Reiner, has been prevented from accessing a $1.5 million trust fund following charges of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
According to court documents, the blockage is attributed to California’s “slayer statute.” This legal principle generally prohibits an individual from benefiting from a crime, particularly when it involves the death of another person. The statute is often invoked in cases where an heir or beneficiary is accused of causing the death of the person from whom they stand to inherit or receive assets.
The specifics of how the California “slayer statute” applies to a trust fund located in New York, and the details of the ongoing legal proceedings against Nick Reiner, were not immediately available. Further information regarding the timeline of the alleged murders and the discovery of the trust fund has also not been provided.
The legal implications of slayer statutes can be complex, often involving intricate determinations of guilt and the direct connection between the alleged crime and the inheritance or benefit being sought. In this case, the trust fund’s assets remain inaccessible to Nick Reiner while the legal proceedings related to the murder charges are resolved.
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