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.
Maisel transferred ownership of the synagogue to the Prague Jewish community, but after his demise in 1601, the entire estate, including the synagogue, was seized (in spite of another imperial decree allowing Maisel to create a testament).