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Seems like a heading cut would give stability. Plus thinning. Reduced lever and mass over a defect.

For clarity, no expectations on anything to be gained from the picture, per se. Just that a post with any picture of the trees, is usually better than no picture. Kinda wanted to generate discussion in general about structural integrity over time, people's experiences, etc. One included bark...

I have friends who have a cluster of three Doug-firs over their house. Each is weighted in different directions. Add to this that they might have multiple tops. I have taken a quick look. One co-dominant ripped out in past storms, leaving the other...probably a 40' included-bark crotch...