I think the bank is stealing my grandmother's estate.
It appears that your grandmother either named the bank as the executor of her estate or was already the trustee of a trust that existed prior to her death and the terms of which provided for the trust's continuance. You should consult a lawyer to determine precisely the source of the bank's authority.
Generally, most banks will withdraw as a fiduciary (either executor or trustee) upon the wishes of the family. You should meet with the bank's trust department to discuss this as a possibilty and also to obtain an accounting for their financial actions.
You definitely will need a lawyer to help you. Depending on whether the bank is acting as a trustee or executor, you may be able to petition the court to have them replaced if the bank will not give in to the family's wishes and resign.
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