I\'m trying to use the __constructor from the extended class (AdminController extends AdminBaseController) but aparently it\'s not working
The way you extends and execute the parent constrictor is right, however returning a view to execute it is only possible from routes, controller actions and filters. Otherwise you have to call send().
for you purpose I think you should use before for filter http://laravel.com/docs/4.2/routing#route-filters