They do either a flat fee or contingency, your choice.

Recommending a umbrella only approach may not be a sound decision, but again, it's your choice.

As to the sargassum, given the importance of tourism for the country and the importance of Punta Cana for tourism, they have no choice but to keep fighting and cleaning, whatever the cost.

If you can find a warranty that allows you to use the vendors of your choice, that helps. 

Where they may consider borrower’s financial state they are most considered with (1) property value, (2) liquidity of property if needed to sell quickly and (3) ability of property to generate sufficient cash flow to pay note payments.  

I expect a property lease agreement between each child series and the operating/management company (also as a child series) is just as sufficient as two separate LLCs making the same property lease agreement.My only goal is asset protection so I need to know if this approach will immediately "pierce the veil."

Owner should not agree to binding arbitration if he has a choice because arbitrator will be looking for a compromise when there is no reason for one in this case.  

I am in NC and LLCs for partnerships in my state are necessary and sufficient.

I suspect in most places 30 days would be sufficient, but some places may require more notice than that. 3.

MSHB is ALWAYS my first choice.