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Nick Reiner trust fund fight could hinge on California's Slayer Statute
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Eric Leonard , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A California law known as the Slayer Statute may play a role in the case, as it prohibits individuals from benefiting from a trust if they intentionally kill the trust's creator.
A dispute is underway in Los Angeles probate court regarding a trust fund established by Rob and Michele Reiner. Their son, Nick Reiner, is accused of murdering them and is now seeking access to a portion of the trust. A California law known as the Slayer Statute may play a role in the case, as it prohibits individuals from benefiting from a trust if they intentionally kill the trust's creator.
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges. Further details on the case and the trust challenge are available from the court proceedings, which are ongoing. A hearing on the matter is scheduled to take place.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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