Rob Reiner's son claims inheritance to pay for defense in parents' murder trial

Nick Reiner, who stands accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, has turned to the courts to access inheritance funds for his defense. He has petitioned a Los Angeles court to release pending trust funds designated for him by his parents.

Reiner, 32, claims the money should have been disbursed when he turned 30. He reportedly hired renowned attorney Alan Jackson to lead his defense team. However, the administrator of the trust refused to pay Jackson's fees, prompting the lawyer's withdrawal from the case.

Jackson, who previously represented high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, announced his departure from Reiner's defense in January. Following this, Reiner began being represented by a public defender. The Reiner family established the trust in 1992 for Nick and his siblings, Jake and Romy.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Reiner's request highlights the financial challenges faced in securing legal representation for high-profile murder cases. The refusal to pay the attorney's fees has left the accused in a precarious legal position, relying on public defense.