23. The interest of a stockholder dying (before or after the passing of this Act) in stock shall be transferable by his executors or administrators, notwithstanding any specific bequest thereof.
The Bank of England or of Ireland shall not be required to allow any executors or administrators to transfer any stock until the probate of the will of or the letters of administration to the deceased has or have been left with the Bank for registration, and may require all the executors who have proved the will to join in the transfer.
