Rob Reiner death: Could Nick Reiner still receive inheritance after parents’ murders?

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.

Rob and Michele share three children: Jake, 34, Nick, 32 and Romy, 27. Rob Reiner is also survived by daughter, Tracy Reiner, with his first wife, Penny Marshall, who died in 2018.

Nick Reiner was likely set to inherit tens of millions from his parents’ estate.

But under what’s known as the slayer statute, the 32-year-old would not inherit a single penny if he’s convicted. Nick Reiner’s charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty, according to prosecutors.

Estate and trust attorney Sean Weissbart, who isn’t connected to the Reiner case, says it’s incredibly unlikely that any of Rob and Michele Reiner’s money would help pay for a high-powered attorney, now or later.

“Most likely the Reiners have wills and what’s called a revocable trust, but that trust agreement is going to appoint trustees,” Weissbart said.

“Trustees could be all of the children, some of the children, perhaps a close family confidant, a lawyer, and that person is going to say, ‘Look, Nick Reiner is accused of a very, very serious crime that would clearly deprive him of his inheritance. I’m not gonna take any chances and give him any money,'” Weissbart added.

Alan Jackson, a well-known defense attorney, has been hired to represent Nick Reiner.

Nick Reiner remains behinds bars until his arraignment in January.

Menendez brothers’ attorney Mark Geragos weighs in on Reiner case

Prominent defense attorney Mark Geragos, who currently represents the Menendez brothers, discussed a possible legal defense strategy for Nick Reiner.

Speaking to CNN, Geragos said he believes an insanity plea is in the works and that Jackson will “declare a doubt as to the competency of Nick Reiner.”

Jackson was tight-lipped after Wednesday’s court appearance, simply telling the public not to rush to judgement.

Eyewitness News reached out to his law firm to ask how he and Nick Reiner connected and who is paying for legal services. Eyewitness News has not yet received a response.

Geragos thinks the hiring of Jackson may be an indication of how the Reiner family feels.

“As soon as (Jackson) appeared, I will tell you my first reaction is the family is supporting their brother,” Geragos said.

Jake and Romy Reiner broke their silence on their parents’ deaths, saying they are in “unimaginable pain.”

“The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends,” their statement said.

The statement never mentioned their brother Nick, only asking that “speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity.”

ABC News contributed to this post.