Nick Reiner filed a court document denying he ever authorized a trustee to withhold funds from his family trust that became payable at age 30. He disputes claims by successor trustee Jodi Pais Montgomery and says he never authorized his mother, Michele Reiner, to speak for him. The trustee lists roughly $558,000 owed, which Reiner says he needs to fund his legal defense after being indicted in the deaths of his parents. He is asking the court to release the funds plus accrued interest while the dispute is resolved.
Nick Reiner Denies Authorizing Trustee To Withhold ~ $558K From Family Trust
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Nick Reiner has told a court he never authorized a trustee to withhold funds he says became payable from his family trust when he turned 30.
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Reiner Challenges Trustee's Account
In a filing submitted Friday, Reiner disputes claims by successor trustee Jodi Pais Montgomery that he previously told an earlier trustee he intended to leave the money in the account as "trust property." Reiner calls that assertion false and says no valid consent was given.
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Disputing Statements Attributed To Others
Reiner also rejects an account attributed to his mother, Michele Reiner, that she told a prior trustee he understood he could withdraw the funds at age 30 and therefore implied consent to keep them on deposit. Reiner says he never authorized his mother or anyone else to speak for him on this matter.
Amount Sought And Purpose
The trustee’s accounting lists the amount owed upon Reiner turning 30 at roughly $558,000. In the filing, Reiner says he was never told he could withdraw the funds and is demanding payment of the principal plus accrued interest. He says he needs the money to pay for his legal defense after being indicted on charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Attorney Withdrawal And Court Request
Reiner had brief representation from attorney Alan Jackson, who later withdrew after Reiner could not pay legal fees from the trust. The filing asks the court to reject the trustee’s characterization of prior conversations and to recognize that no valid consent was given to leave the funds in the account. Reiner is pressing for the release of the disputed sum so he can use the assets for defense costs while the matter is resolved in court.
Note: The case involves serious criminal charges that are pending in court. The reporting here reflects allegations and legal filings; the defendant’s guilt or innocence has not been determined.
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