Savings to meet financial requirement

[lalaland28]

Hello, I am intending to apply for a FLR(M) visa (switching from another visa category from within the UK). My partner is a UK citizen. I want to rely on savings to meet the financial requirement. I understand I need £16,000 + £29,000 x 2.5 = £88,500. This amount was received last week as a cash gift from my father. I met an immigration lawyer from a reputed company recently and was told I can apply now, and not have to wait until October 2024 when the money would have been in my account for 6 months. Instead I need to show my father held the money for at least 6 months before gifting it to me. Reading the guidance suggests the advice I have received is wrong. Any advice from anyone here? Many thanks.

[samwise1]

I think you hit the nail on the head with your last comment. Lawyer is incorrect.