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Digital Phablet – Uncertain inheritance as Nick Reiner faces murder charges over parents’ deaths.
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Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed by their son Nick
Nick Reiner is facing two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing and killing his parents, Rob Reiner, a well-known actor and director, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
Rob and Michele had three children: Jake, who is 34; Nick, aged 32; and Romy, 27. Rob Reiner’s first wife, Penny Marshall, passed away in 2018, and their daughter Tracy Reiner also survives Rob.
Podcast clips where Nick Reiner discusses his struggles with addiction have resurfaced following his alleged involvement earlier this week in the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70.
Nick Reiner was likely set to inherit tens of millions of dollars from his parents upon their passing. However, if found guilty, he would be ineligible to receive any inheritance under the “slayer law.” Prosecutors have indicated that the harshest penalties for Nick Reiner’s crimes could include life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
Attorney for estates and trusts Sean Weissbart, who is not involved in the Reiner case, comments that it’s highly unlikely any of Rob and Michele Reiner’s funds would be used to hire a high-profile defense attorney at this time or in the future.
Weissbart explained, “The Reiners probably have wills and what’s called a revocable trust, which designates trustees.” These trustees might be some or all of the children, a lawyer, or another trusted individual close to the family. The trustee would then determine that “Nick Reiner is accused of a serious crime that would cause him to lose his inheritance.” He added, “I wouldn’t risk giving him any money.”
Nick Reiner has retained the renowned defense attorney Alan Jackson to represent him.
Nick Reiner remains incarcerated until his scheduled court hearing in January.
Prominent lawyer Mark Geragos, currently representing the Menendez brothers, discussed potential legal strategies for Reiner. He conveyed to CNN that he anticipates an insanity plea and expects Jackson to “raise doubts about Nick Reiner’s competence.”
Jackson offered limited comments after his court appearance on Wednesday, urging caution and warning against rushing to judgment.
Requests to his law firm for details about how Jackson and Reiner connected and who is funding his defense have not yet been answered.
Geragos suggests that Jackson’s involvement may reflect the Reiner family’s sentiments. “Jackson’s family was there as soon as he arrived,” Geragos noted.
Jake and Romy Reiner have spoken publicly for the first time about their grief, describing feelings of “unimaginable pain.” They expressed that losing Rob and Michele Reiner is an incomprehensible tragedy. Their statement read, “They were more than just our parents; they were our best friends.”
The family’s statement called for “temperance in speculation, with compassion and humanity,” without mentioning Nick directly.
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