What steps should I take to get the release of inheritance money? 3 Answers as of January 10, 2011

A sizable inheritance (2.9 M) was received from a grandfather in Sicily. For past 2+ years, the FEDS/IRS have done their investigation of the source of money and persons involved. They found a few areas of back taxes on a business owned and by a former wife - which was paid. According to the IRS Rep, any and all levies have been lifted on the money deposited in an US Bank in my hometown. Yet, this bank will not release the money and gives no reason as to why. There is a lawyer involved, but am now fearing he may be on the take from the bank instead...maybe a payoff? What should be the next step to get this money released? The heir is dying of cancer and needs this to be settled. Thank you.