Maisel bequeathed the synagogue to the Prague Jewish community, yet after his death in 1601 all his possession, including the synagogue, was confiscated (in spite of another imperial privilege, allowing Maisel to write a testament). Maisel's last will was therefore fulfilled entirely only after a number of trials, several decades later.
The synagogue was left to the Prague Jewish community by Maisel, but following his death in 1601, he lost control of all his assets, including the synagogue, despite having obtained special permission to draft a final will.