Are pro se litigants entitled to equal protection, commence wrongful death lawsuits, and represent themselves without counsel under California law?

1. Are pro se litigants entitled to equal protection under federal and state laws as represented parties are protected under federal and state laws? 2. Are pro se litigants entitled to commence wrongful death lawsuits equally as represented parties may commence wrongful death lawsuits pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sections 377.60, 377.30 and 377.32(a)? 3. Are pro se litigants entitled to represent themselves without the assistance of counsel as co-parties; or represent themselves under a power of attorney agreement pursuant to the California Probate Code section 4400, et seq., specifically under sections 4231, 4237 & 4459?