Darla Lastovica
Liberty,TX
Summary
Detailed Title Examiner with 12 years of experience preparing and processing title documents to transfer ownership. Expertise in checking documents for completeness, preparing routine reports and maintaining electronic and paper records. Resourceful and competent individual knowledgeable in SoftPro.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Examiner
Chambers County Abstract Co., Inc.
10.2011 - Current
- Use public records and title plant to research titles to establish status of ownership and chain of title.
- Search, analyze, and evaluate records on title for residential and commercial properties to ensure title to property is free and clear of restrictions that may affect its sale or use.
- Review addendums and reports to confirm accuracy for clients legal entities and support staff.
- Investigate and verify title vesting and encumbrances.
- Review restrictions for reports on actions to clear titles.
- Duties & Responsibilities Abstracts municipal records for commercial and residential properties. Researches chain of title for commercial properties ranging in complexity, to determine ownership status and any and all encumbrances affecting title. Analyzes title research results to determine vesting information and whether there are any open liens affecting property. Examine various document to determine correct and appropriate legal description, Complete title commitments, and title reports for residential and commercial closings. Check surveys to ensure metes and bounds are adequate and all items on plat match title insurance commitments. Work with clients and escrow officer to cure title issues as needed.
Survey Technician and Mapper
Chambers Surveying And Mapping
01.2000 - 10.2011
- Responsible for collecting and calculating field information to prepare survey maps, topographical maps, as built, and plan and profile maps. Conducting ownership searches to determine legal description of property and adjoining land owners. Read and review Schedule B exceptions on title commitment to determine if/how it may effect subject property. Prepare metes and bounds descriptions to accompany survey maps.
Education
Associate of Arts - Drafting/AutoCad
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- Examine titles and public records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, deeds, UCC's, trust agreement, power of attorney documents, easements, legal descriptions, and plat maps to determine ownership and legal status of title
- Consult one on one with clients on title matters, especially regarding vesting and effect on title commitment
- Proficiency with title insurance commitment, reports, policies and all procedures required to prepare same-including abstracting, title examinations, survey analysis, etc
- Familiarity with plotting metes and bounds legal descriptions
- Problem solving and analytical ability
- Manage tasks requiring detail, concentration, and accuracy
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
Affiliations
- TLTA
- American Association of Notaries
Timeline
Title Examiner
Chambers County Abstract Co., Inc.
10.2011 - Current
Survey Technician and Mapper
Chambers Surveying And Mapping
01.2000 - 10.2011
Associate of Arts - Drafting/AutoCad
Lee College
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