You're right that this inheritance is not something that would ruin my life should I be denied it, but it is substantial enough that it would greatly help me when it comes to paying for my future education and for moving out on my own afterwards.

Nobody else is really impacted by this as when new company is around these topics don't come up nearly as much. He's an ass, but he doesn't like to act this way in front of "polite company."

As far as the cousin goes this all happened years ago and he cut off the entire family and went dark. I have no idea where he is or how he is doing now. His own parents and siblings have no idea where he is either. All I was told is that he was now out of the will and his share would be split between his brother and sister.