Nick Reiner seeks trust fund access as legal proceedings advance
Nick Reiner seeks denied trust fund access; private counsel withdraws, public defender assigned.
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Rob and Michele Reiner Deaths
Film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles on December 14, 2025. Their son Nick Reiner has been charged with their murders. The case involves family tragedy, mental health issues, and ongoing legal proceedings including preliminary hearings and potential capital charges.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Rob and Michele Reiner stabbed to death in Brentwood home
Director Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found stabbed to death in their home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles on December 14. They had been married for 36 years.
Nick Reiner arrested and charged with two counts of murder
Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested hours after his parents' deaths and has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in their killings.
Nick Reiner assigned public defender after private counsel withdrawal
Following Alan Jackson's withdrawal, Nick Reiner has been forced to use a public defender. The petition notes that Nick has been unable to pay for what he needs while in jail or for private criminal counsel.
Nick Reiner petitions court for access to $1.5 million trust fund
Nick Reiner's civil attorneys filed a petition in Los Angeles County court on Monday seeking access to his trust fund established by his parents in 1993. The trust contains at least $1.5 million. According to the trust terms, he was entitled to receive half the funds at age 30 and the remainder at age 35, but has not received the distributions. He seeks the funds to pay for his legal defense and basic necessities while incarcerated.
Alan Jackson withdraws as Nick Reiner's attorney
High-profile private lawyer Alan Jackson, who was retained by Nick Reiner to represent him, withdrew from the case less than a month after being hired. Jackson cited reasons he could not share publicly but stated in a declaration that his firm stands ready to resume representation if funds become available. Initially, Nick Reiner's siblings Jake and Romy agreed to pay Jackson's fees but later reversed course.
Nick Reiner pretrial hearing scheduled for September
Nick Reiner is scheduled to return to court for a pretrial hearing in September. He is eligible for the death penalty, but District Attorney Nathan Hochman has stated his office has not yet decided whether to seek it.
Trustee Paul Kanin denies Nick Reiner access to trust distributions
Attorney Paul R. Kanin, who has been overseeing the trust since February, has denied Nick Reiner access to the funds he was entitled to at age 30, citing shifting excuses and justifications including concerns about Reiner's competence. The petition alleges this denial is an abuse of the trustee's discretion.
Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer found dead in Los Angeles home
Film director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on December 14, 2025. Both were killed by stabbing.
Nick Reiner lived in separate building on parents' property
Nick Reiner resided in a dependency (separate dwelling) located on his parents' Brentwood property at the time of the murders.
Jake Reiner publicly addresses parents' deaths for first time
Jake Reiner, 34-year-old son of Rob Reiner, published a statement on Substack on April 24, 2026, expressing grief over the deaths of his parents four months earlier. He described living in an 'awake nightmare' and paid tribute to his parents, stating they deserved to be loved and respected.
Rob Reiner's daughter discovered parents' bodies
The discovery of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer's bodies was made by their 27-year-old daughter.
Nick Reiner disrupted Conan O'Brien event before parents' deaths
The day before the murders, Nick Reiner disrupted a party hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, where he attended with his parents. He reportedly had a violent argument with his father at the event.
Nick Reiner charged with murder of parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer
Nick Reiner, 32-year-old son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer, was charged with the stabbing deaths of his parents. Nick has a history of mental health issues and substance abuse. He is currently in custody and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Nick Reiner scheduled for preliminary hearing on April 29, 2026
Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents, is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 29, 2026, with a court-appointed attorney. If convicted of murder, he faces either life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
Jake Reiner publishes essay recounting moment he learned of parents' deaths
Jake Reiner, 34-year-old son of Rob and Michele Reiner, published a lengthy Substack essay on April 24, 2026, describing how he learned of his parents' deaths. He was at Union Station attending a celebration of life for a friend named Christian Anderson when his sister Romy called to inform him first of their father's death, then moments later of their mother's death.
Nick Reiner arrested and charged in connection with parents' deaths
Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, was arrested and charged in connection with their deaths. Prosecutors filed criminal charges accusing him of fatally stabbing his parents. Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty and is currently awaiting trial.
Rob and Michele Reiner found dead in Los Angeles home
Rob Reiner, age 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, age 70, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. Rob Reiner was an acclaimed film director known for works including "The Princess Bride." Michele was a film producer.
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Stabbing deaths result in murder charges against family member
Rob and Michele Reiner stabbed to death; son charged with two counts of murder.
Jake Reiner breaks silence publicly on parents' deaths
Jake Reiner publicly addresses parents' deaths for first time amid ongoing investigation.
Nick Reiner preliminary hearing scheduled for late April 2026
Preliminary hearing scheduled for April 29 in Los Angeles murder case.
Investigation reveals son lived on parents' property before arrest
Nick Reiner charged with murder lived separately on parents' Brentwood property at center of investigation.
Son shares intimate account of learning parents' deaths
Jake Reiner publicly shares his account of learning his parents died.
Son arrested after parents found dead in Los Angeles home
Son arrested after parents found dead in Los Angeles home.