(a) This Article applies only to guardians of the estate, including general guardians exercising authority as guardian of the estate.  A guardian of the estate or general guardian shall have all the powers and duties under this Article unless those are inconsistent with the clerk’s order appointing a guardian, in which case the clerk’s order shall prevail.

(b) Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed as authorizing any departure from the express terms or limitations set forth in any court order creating or limiting the guardian’s powers and duties. (1987, c. 550, s. 1.)