In October 2026, Nick Reiner's former trustee disclosed it paid attorney Alan Jackson $348,821 for his early defense. Trustee Paul Kanin has told Reiner's lawyers he had unresolved concerns about Nick's mental competence before releasing anything, and the trust is estimated at about $1.63 million, possibly including inheritance money from Carl Reiner. Jake and Romy Reiner verbally agreed to act as third-party payers for Jackson's first retainer. Reiner, now on a public defender, is seeking trust access to rehire Jackson; the discussion questions whether that money could fund a full criminal defense.