Murder Accused Battles Trust Fund | California News

Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, is fighting in court to access a trust fund meant to pay him at 30 and 35 — but California’s Slayer Statute blocks inheritances from murder victims, creating a legal standoff as his criminal trial looms. With his defense claiming he needs the money to afford his own legal fees, and his previous lawyer quitting over unpaid bills, this case pits financial desperation against a law designed to prevent killers from profiting — all while the family’s tragic 2025 murder remains unresolved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22265b2e431e023b