Nick Reiner Claims His Siblings ‘Reversed' Their Decision To Pay for His Defense Lawyers
As Nick Reiner awaits trial for the 2025 murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, he's accusing his siblings of going back on their commitment to fund his legal defense.
Nick, 32, who is currently seeking access to his $1.7 million trust fund to rehire high-profile attorney Alan Jackson, filed a probate petition on June 8 that claims his sister, Romy Reiner, and brother, Jake Reiner, have gone back on their word to finance his defense, PEOPLE shared.
According to the probate petition, Jackson, who has represented everyone from Harvey Weinstein to Karen Read, "agreed to undertake the defense, subject to a retainer agreement and funding, with the siblings agreeing to act as third-party payors."
However, the filing claims Jackson was "forced to withdraw" from the role when it was discovered that Nick's siblings would not be paying him for his services. Jackson later spoke out in support of Nick's petition, claiming Romy and Jake verified they would be paying.
"Mr. Reiner's siblings participated in communications concerning the representation and agreed verbally to act as third-party payors for Mr. Reiner's defense. The family representative and family members assured me that the retainer agreement would be promptly returned and that the agreed-upon funds would be promptly paid," Jackson said. "My decision to proceed was based on my understanding that Mr. Reiner had retained my firm and that the agreed-upon fee would be funded by third-party payors."
Jackson later learned that "none of the anticipated third-party funding would be provided." As a result, he pulled himself from the case.
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When is Nick Reiner Due Back in Court?
Nick is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the stabbing deaths of his parents. Back in February, he pleaded not guilty, Rolling Stone reported. However, he is due back in court on Sept. 15. At that time, the court will potentially set a date for his probable cause hearing.
Jake Reiner Addressed His Parents' Death
On April 24, Jake returned to social media with a touching post that spoke about his parents' deaths for the first time.
"A week from today will be my first birthday without my parents. I consider myself lucky to have had them by my side for the past 34 years," he shared via Instagram. "In the last four months, I've learned a lot about grief. I want to thank @iamdavidkessler, who has been instrumental in navigating the horrors of this process, as well as my family and friends."
In a Substack essay, Jake elaborated, speaking about the tremendous loss he suffered, calling it a "living nightmare."
"I was robbed of so many things that day. My parents won't be at my wedding, they won't get to hold their future grandchild, and they won't get to see me have the successful career I'm still seeking. It simultaneously breaks my heart and enrages me," Jake wrote. "Nothing can prepare you for what it feels like to lose both parents instantly at the same time. It's too devastating to comprehend. I still wake up every morning having to convince myself that, no, it's not a dream. This truly is my living nightmare."
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 1:50 PM.