East LA Immigration & Probate Lawyers | Boyle Heights
If you are trying to protect your family, navigate immigration, or make sense of estate planning in East Los Angeles or Boyle Heights, you are likely carrying more than just a legal question. At Madero & Carriles Legal Group, we work with individuals and families across Boyle Heights, East LA, City Terrace, and Lincoln Heights who are balancing responsibilities across generations and across borders. Many people begin their search looking for a probate law firm in Boyle Heights or East Los Angeles, often during a difficult moment, but quickly realize that what they need is guidance that connects everything—family, assets, immigration status, and long-term stability. Our role is to help you move through those decisions with clarity and confidence.
Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles are deeply rooted communities where family history, culture, and identity are part of everyday life. From the energy around Mariachi Plaza and 1st Street, to the residential streets near Hollenbeck Park, to the neighborhoods stretching through City Terrace, El Sereno, and unincorporated East LA, this is a place where families stay connected across generations. Many residents maintain close ties to Mexico and other parts of Latin America, making cross-border legal planning a real and ongoing need. We have spent years working with clients throughout these areas, where legal decisions are not just financial, but personal, cultural, and often tied to extended family both locally and abroad.
Many of our clients come to us after trying to handle things on their own or after being told their situation is “too complicated.” Whether they are managing an estate near Whittier Boulevard, navigating an immigration process while living between East LA and Downtown Los Angeles, or protecting a family business serving the local community, they are looking for someone who understands the full picture. That is why they choose our firm. We provide a coordinated approach across Trusts & Estate Law, Immigration Law, and Corporate & Business Law, grounded in real experience and respect for the communities we serve. In Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, legal guidance needs to feel both knowledgeable and human—and that is exactly what we aim to provide.
How it works
Step 1
Listening to the full story behind your legal situationy

At Madero & Carriles, every legal matter begins with understanding the person behind the legal question
Step 2
Designing a coordinated legal strategy

After understanding your situation, we develop a legal strategy that reflects your priorities.
Step 3
Long term legal guidance and protection

Legal planning is rarely a single event. Families grow, businesses evolve, and immigration circumstances change over time. Because of this, many of our clients maintain long term relationships with our firm.
Explore our legal services near you
Probate & Estate Planning
Families in East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights often come to us when they need support navigating probate after the passing of a loved one. This process may involve court supervision, asset distribution, and coordination among family members, especially when estates include property or assets across borders.
Our probate and estate planning services help individuals prepare in advance while also guiding families through estate administration when needed. We work to reduce confusion, avoid unnecessary delays, and provide clarity during difficult moments.
Working with a probate law firm near you helps ensure that legal responsibilities are handled properly while protecting your family’s interests.
We also assist with:
- International estate planning
- Business succession planning
- Small estate affidavit
- Fiduciary litigationFamily based immigration services
Trust & Will Planning
Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful ways to protect your family and your legacy. Through our trust and will planning services, we help clients create clear legal instructions for how their assets should be managed and distributed.
Many families believe estate planning is only necessary for large estates, but in reality, every family benefits from thoughtful preparation. Trusts can help avoid probate, maintain privacy, and simplify the process for loved ones.
We guide clients through creating documents that reflect their values and provide long term peace of mind. We also assist with Living trust planning.
Inheritance & Asset Protection
Inheritance matters can become complex, particularly when multiple family members, real estate, or business assets are involved. Without a clear plan, disputes can arise and create stress during already difficult times.
Our firm helps families protect their assets and structure inheritance in a way that preserves value across generations. In communities like Boyle Heights, where family legacy and property ownership are deeply meaningful, this planning is especially important. We also assist with: Inheritance disputes.
Inmigration Law
East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights are home to strong immigrant communities where legal matters often involve both family and immigration considerations.
Our immigration services provide guidance for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system, always considering how these decisions affect long term stability and family planning.
Our immigration services include
- Family based immigration services
- Employment based green cards
- Employment & Business Based Immigration
- O1 Visa for extraordinary ability
- Visas, Permanent Residence & Naturalization
- Removal Defense & Deportation Defense
- Humanitarian Immigration (Asylum, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, SIJS)
- Cross-Border Immigration Strategy & Planning
- Binational Immigration Coordination & Dual Citizenship
Corporate & Business Law
Many families in East LA and Boyle Heights build businesses as part of their long term financial stability. Legal structure and planning play a key role in protecting those efforts.
Our corporate and business law services help entrepreneurs establish companies, manage compliance, and protect ownership interests. Business planning often connects directly with estate planning and immigration strategy.
We support clients in building businesses that are not only successful, but also protected.
Some of our services include:

- Business Immigration Compliance
- Business Formation & Structuring
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Cross-Border Business Planning & Operations
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Ongoing Legal Advisory Services
We serve clients in East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights and nearby areas
Madero & Carriles Legal Group serves individuals and families throughout East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and surrounding communities.
These neighborhoods are known for strong family ties, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep connections across borders. Many residents manage relationships, assets, and responsibilities in both the United States and Mexico.
Our firm was built to support these realities with thoughtful legal guidance that integrates estate planning, immigration law, and business strategy.
Testimonials
After my husband passed, I had no idea I qualified for anything. They helped me find a path and secure my immigration status when I needed it most.
— C.S.
We were in Mexico and didn’t know how to access my father’s assets in the U.S. They handled the entire inheritance process for us without us traveling.
— M.G.
They helped me go from getting my papers to opening my own company. Today I run a growing business thanks to their guidance.
— D.R.
We are Madero & Carriles Legal Group
Immigration and estate planning lawyers serving East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights.
Madero & Carriles Legal Group was founded to provide clear and compassionate legal guidance for individuals and families navigating complex legal systems across the United States and Mexico.
Our attorneys support families, professionals, and business owners who are responsible for protecting both their loved ones and their long term financial future.
We believe legal guidance should feel both professional and human. Clients choose our firm because they value clarity, trust, and a long term relationship with attorneys who understand their culture and their priorities.
Frequently asked questions about immigration and estate planning near you
What does a probate law firm in East Los Angeles help with?
A probate law firm helps families manage estate administration, including validating wills, distributing assets, and resolving inheritance matters.
Immigration status can influence how assets are transferred, who can inherit, and how legal strategies are structured for cross-border families.
Why is estate planning important for families in Boyle Heights?
Estate planning helps protect fam
Can business ownership affect inheritance planning?
Yes. Business ownership must be properly structured within an estate plan to ensure continuity and protect financial interests.
When should I start working with an estate and immigration attorney?
It is best to begin early. Planning ahead provides more options and helps prevent legal issues before they arise.