, it's only good advice if you are a deceitful narcissist caring only about yourself.
Decent human beings that love the people in their life. Include them in a life plan. that includes financial planning for today, tomorrow, And after your death. This guy is not an ethical financial planner.
That's not the way it goes down here in Chiangmai, there are volunteers that coach you every step of the way. Also immigration officers everywhere will check your application and turn you away,telling you what you need. 😉
Please don't go to a lawyer. It depends on which immigration office. You go to here in Chiangmai They have volunteers that will coach you on exactly what to do. There.
Are visa facebook groups that will coach you what to do as well.