Well, as long as the house itself is in good shape and taking over the care of the property would not create an overwhelming financial burden that the surviving family members truly could not handle, I would very much want to keep it in the family as the grandparents wished. I'm sure most folks would have had the intention of helping the family by leaving them the house and would not want it to be a burden after they've passed.

I've participated in my share of removing truckloads of stuff from inside homes after relatives died, and I know it's not exactly fun but it needs to be done. So many of those "unnecessary belongings" need to be sorted through and can benefit people who need them, especially when it comes to clothing and furniture.

The home could be kept in the family for one of the grandchildren, great grandchildren, a cousin or anyone else you'd like. I think it would be lovely to find some way to make good use of the place. Perhaps one of the grandparent's elderly friends would like a decent house to rent for a price they can afford, or perhaps a college-aged member of the family would need a place to stay. So often, there is something that can be worked out and someone who needs a home.

If the house is located near a medical center, I might even have some discussions with those in charge of the hospital about the possibility of allowing the relatives of patients to stay in the home when they visit from out of town. This could provide an inexpensive rental option for those who don't want to deal with hotels, and perhaps be of some comfort to those going through a difficult time emotionally.