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Telk Law
Attorney, CPA & MBA for Tax, Estate, Business Law

Des Moines’ Business Law and Tax Expert

When you work with Charles Telk, you’re getting more than just a lawyer. As an attorney, CPA, and MBA, Charles brings a rare combination of legal and financial insight to every client conversation.

Whether you're planning for your family’s future, forming a new business, or preparing for tax season, Telk Law offers trusted, local guidance tailored to your goals. Based in Des Moines, Charles helps individuals, families, and small business owners across Central Iowa make smart, secure decisions that stand the test of time.

Tax Preparation & Consultation That Works For You

Taxes don’t have to be a source of stress. As both a CPA and tax law attorney based in Des Moines, Charles Telk offers thorough, legally sound tax preparation and consulting services for individuals, families, and small business owners. His dual expertise means you get more than just numbers—you get strategic guidance that helps you avoid issues and take advantage of every opportunity available.

Services include:

  • Individual and joint tax return preparation
  • Small business tax filings and estimated tax support
  • IRS correspondence and audit defense
  • Tax-saving strategies customized to your income and goals

Whether you're catching up on taxes or planning ahead, Charles is here to help you file with confidence.

Tax Preparation & Consultation

Business Formation & Incorporation Services

Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most important steps you’ll take as a business owner. At Telk Law, Charles Telk brings the rare advantage of being a CPA, MBA, and business incorporation lawyer—which means your formation decisions are backed by legal precision and financial clarity.

Whether you're forming a brand-new LLC or restructuring an existing company, Charles can help you:
  • Choose between LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or partnership structures
  • File incorporation documents and establish your EIN
  • Ensure compliance with Iowa state and federal regulations
  • Understand the tax implications of your business type
  • Create operating agreements and bylaws

From side hustles to full-scale startups, Telk Law is here to help your business start strong and grow with confidence.

Business Formation & Incorporation

Wills & Trusts Tailored to Your Needs

As a dedicated living trust lawyer and estate planning attorney, Charles Telk helps Iowans secure their futures through customized wills and trusts. With legal, financial, and tax knowledge, Charles ensures your documents are not only valid—but smart.

Telk Law can assist with:
Simple and complex will creation
Revocable and irrevocable trusts
Living trusts to avoid probate
Special needs trusts and blended family solutions
Will and trust reviews and updates
If you're searching for a will and testament lawyer near you, Telk Law offers responsive, locally rooted service built on experience and trust.
Will & Trust Services

Estate Planning With a Personalized Approach

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to protect what they’ve worked hard to build. Whether you want to avoid probate, reduce tax burdens, or create a legacy for your family, Telk Law is here to help you take control of the process.

Services include:

Planning for blended families and special needs
Business succession strategies
Minimizing estate and inheritance taxes

As both an estate tax attorney and CPA, Charles can guide you through the legal and financial implications of every decision, helping you preserve your legacy with clarity and confidence.

Estate Planning

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