Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking money from a trust fund his parents set up for him to help with his defense against murder charges.

A petition filed in a Los Angeles court says the trust fund managers have denied him the money without a valid reason, and he needs it now.

Nick Reiner loved his parents and is sad about their deaths. The facts about what happened are not part of this trust fund case. Nick is presumed innocent and should be able to defend himself with his own resources.

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025.

Nick Reiner was arrested and has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.

Nick Reiner says he is not guilty of murdering his parents.

Nick Reiner hired a well-known lawyer, Alan Jackson, but Jackson left the case less than a month later. Nick's siblings had agreed to pay Jackson's fees but then changed their minds.

Alan Jackson said he is ready to represent Nick Reiner again if the trust fund money becomes available.

Rob and Michele Reiner set up a trust fund for Nick Reiner and his siblings. The trust fund for Nick Reiner says he should get half the money at 30 and the rest at 35.

The trust fund manager, Paul R. Kanin, has not given Nick Reiner the money he is owed, giving different excuses, including concerns about Nick's competence.

Nick Reiner says he should get the rest of the money now because he needs it for his defense and basic needs in jail.

The trust fund has at least $1.5 million, but the manager will not say exactly how much it is worth.

The trust fund manager did not respond to a request for comment.

The court case is moving slowly, and Nick Reiner will have a pretrial hearing in September. He could face the death penalty.

The police have not said why they think Nick Reiner committed the crime, and many details about the case are still secret.

When Alan Jackson left the case, he said Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder according to California law.

Nick Reiner's brother, Jake Reiner, said losing their parents and having Nick accused of the crime is a 'living nightmare' that is hard to understand.

Rob Reiner was a well-known movie director who made many famous films, including 'This is Spinal Tap' and 'A Few Good Men'. He was married to Michele Singer for 36 years.