Wisconsin Code § 177.0205

When contents of safe deposit box presumed abandoned
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Tangible property held in a safe deposit
box and proceeds from a sale of the property by the holder permitted by law of this state other than this chapter are presumed
abandoned if the property remains unclaimed by the apparent
owner 5 years after the earliest of the following:
(1) The expiration of the lease or rental period for the box.
(2) The earliest date when the lessor of the box is authorized
by contract or law of this state other than this chapter to enter the
box and remove or dispose of the contents without consent or authorization of the lessee.

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