Direct Association of Switches

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I know there are apps around that will take the place of associations, but I have my reasons for not wanting to use them. Primarily I am trying to install my Hubitat Home Automation system so if the system was gone tomorrow and I wasn't around to "fix things" the wife could still control lights and such in the conventional "flip a switch" way. So if my automations work in parallel with traditional control then the wife is happy. My current dilemma is how to direct associate some Cooper Aspire RF9501 switches with RF9517 slaves.

Q1: If I enroll a pair of switches in the Cooper Zwave system using a RFTDC controller, establish associate, then remove them and add them to Hubitat will the association remain?

Q2: Is anyone using direct associations with Hubitat - and if so, how did you accomplish it.

Q3: I have read that you can use a Minimote to create associations. I have one of them, but how exactly would you create the association?

I suppose I can also dump my Aspire switches and buy some Zooz switches which are supposed to work with existing 3W switches and no association.

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Inovelli's new Black and Red series switches also work with 3-way dumb switches or add-on switches.

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I have one of the Cooper Aspire RF9500AW accessory switches and managed to set up a direct association using a custom driver and app (I think I used the Inovelli driver/app.) It was somewhat of a PITA, so if you can use the Minimote method, that would probably be easier. I don't have a Minimote though, so I can't help with that part.

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Depending on how many switches you are replacing. Lutron Caseta and pro hub could be an option.
For dimmer caseta switches. I am using pico for 3 ways.
For On/Off caseta switches. I am using dumb switches.

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Thanks for the suggestions.